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Lily Crossley-Baxter

Lily Crossley-Baxter, travel and culture writer based in Tokyo.

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SARTORIAL BLISS

Hiking Japan's Mountain Promising Rebirth Has One Catch

The arduous trek to the top of Mount Mitoku has been followed by pilgrims for centuries, but my sneakers that have lasted me through numerous treks were frowned upon.

Lily Crossley-Baxter

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