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I spent a long weekend in Myowa recently, and it really changed how I think about traveling through rural Japan. Most people, when they head toward Mie Prefecture, have their sights set firmly on the Ise Grand Shrine. Don't get me wrong, Ise is incredible, but there's something about the quiet, understated charm of Myowa that caught me off guard. It's one of those places that doesn't shout for your attention, but once you're there, you start to notice all these layers of history and culture that you just don't find in the big cities. ...