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The Naked Stranger is a culture vulture. He loves ancient stories about Japan. He reads them voraciously. Like the famous sto...

Let’s face it. You’ve been in town too long, wandering the concrete valleys of the big city, rushing from meeting to meeting, a g...

Can a bathhouse be closed if the front door is left open? The Naked Stranger likes to ponder philosophical questions of life,...

The Naked Stranger is an aficionado for all things Japanese. People in his country even consider him an expert on the subject. He...

If you are a stranger in this strange land, the Naked Stranger is just like you. He is not from around here. He comes from a ...

Most people who are outdoor enthusiasts in Japan love hopping into onsen. Some are clear, others milky white or dark and muddy. T...

Slip into the hot water. Rest your head on the edge of the tub and stare at the ceiling. “Ahhh…” all that tension is released. Ja...

Head to the furthest reaches of Japan’s least populated prefecture, Tottori, and prepare to be dazzled. In a country where...