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Love Japan
Packed with beautiful photos and illustrations, maps and how-to guides, you'll also find 30 fascinating interviews with Japanese locals offering firsthand insights into bonsai, karate, sushi and so much more.
Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet
Packed with beautiful photos and illustrations, maps and how-to guides, you'll also find 30 fascinating interviews with Japanese locals offering firsthand insights into bonsai, karate, sushi and so much more.
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Our favorites for September
From Japan's Golden Route to the coast of Portugal, here are a few of our favorite places to explore in September. Use code LP300 to save $300 on any September 2026 departure.
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14 days / 13 nightsJapan’s Golden Route: Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, and Fuji in 14 Days
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12 days / 11 nightsItaly: 12 Days in Northern Italy: Dolomites, Garda and Lake Como
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12 days / 11 nights12 Days in South Africa: Cape Town, Wine Country and The Garden Route
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11 days / 10 nightsSpain: Spotlights of Northern Spain: Catalonia to Basque Country in 11 Days
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