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Hot springs and hiking on Japan’s Kumano Kodo

Japan is a nation at the forefront of technology and innovation, and it would be easy to assume it’s simply an endless sprawl of high-rises and flashing lights – yet that couldn’t be further from the truth. At its heart, Japan is still a deeply spiritual destination full of history, culture, tradition and greenery. Once you’ve ticked off the big cities and tourist attractions, this is the side of Japan you need to discover.