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And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches to soothing onsen (hot spring spas).

All of that has been reason enough for my wife and me to make Osaka a stop on every trip we take to Japan. But this time around, there’s something — or someone — drawing us back. Mario.

I hadn’t been back to South Korea in about 20 years, and this was my first visit to Japan, which is why I was so excited to plan a points-and-miles trip there with my wife, kids, and parents.

Japan’s countryside certainly offers a different experience than its cities, but whether that makes it categorically superior is up for debate.