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Time and again
The history of Arima runs as deep as its hot springs. Stephen Mansfield soaks up the local ambience.![Riverside Retreat](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/themes/metropolis/assets/images/no-image.png)
Riverside Retreat
The rustic Okayama town of Takahashi offers the casual visitor a release from the world. Stephen Mansfield enjoys the time on his hands.![Tropics of Interest](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/themes/metropolis/assets/images/no-image.png)
Tropics of Interest
Urban escapees in search of a little anonymity are drawn to Ishigaki-jima. Simon Rowe finds out why.![City by the Sea](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/themes/metropolis/assets/images/no-image.png)
City by the Sea
Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.![Easy Streets](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/themes/metropolis/assets/images/no-image.png)
Easy Streets
Ocean breezes, smiling faces, exotic markets, and a laid-back pace. Catherine Pawasarat finds Japanese-style relaxation on the shores of the Noto Peninsula![Into the Wild](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/themes/metropolis/assets/images/no-image.png)
Into the Wild
John McGee plumbs the depths and scales the heights of Tohoku's grandest national park.![Green Peace](https://metropolisjapan.com/wp-content/themes/metropolis/assets/images/no-image.png)