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Japan wanderlust: Get on up to Tohoku

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By Victoria Vlisides

Awkward introductions and the assurance that reality will live up to expectation. No, I am not forcing you to relive your last Tinder date, but reflecting on Japan’s sometimes inexplicable methods of inbound tourism.

In many ways, areas like Tohoku, Japan’s vast northeastern region, have been sorely passed over, despite best efforts to spark tourism there. Foreigners are gradually swiping right on the profile pics of lesser-known spots, but after some flirting, are they excited enough to actually take it to the next level — especially during the peak of these hot, lethargic summer months.

Then again, it only takes one ridiculously beautiful photo for some of us to instantly say, “Let’s do it.” That’s how everyone else uses dating apps… I mean… plans a trip, right? Even if that’s not exactly your style, get ready to be infatuated with some cool Tohoku travel.

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Yamagata Prefecture’s Yamadera temple.
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This place looks amazing! Definitely adding it to the next itinerary.

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