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Various Japanese cuisine under one roof in Kayabacho
Fujiro (不二楼) is a mid-range izakaya in Kayabacho with a twist. The unique wooden exterior belies a multi-floor interior dedicated to different palates.
 
Downstairs is exclusively aimed at yakitori, the second floor serves teppa...

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Enjoying the peaceful life
Recently, I visited a friend of mine who teaches at Aishin Senior High School, located on a mountain called Asari-Fuji in the city of Gotsu in Shimae. Facing the Sea of Japan on the north coast of western Honshu, Gotsu is in the center of Shimane Prefecture...

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Promoting Japanese culture for Tokyo 2020
Early in 2017, three young Japanese men carrying a rickshaw through Vietnam drew media attention. Their ongoing trip aims to span the globe and promote Japanese culture, and the rickshaw in particular, in anticipation of the Tokyo 2020 Olympi...

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Celebrating the performing arts and Japan Heritages
The Nippon Takaramono Project commenced in early July, launching the first in a series of 2017 events aiming to promote some of Japan's best hidden treasures to both locals and foreign tourists alike.
It's a new initiative being led...

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Unique double helix structure in Aizuwakamatsu
Aizu Sazaedo (会津さざえ堂) is a 16.5 meter high, three-storied, hexagonal Buddhist pagoda located in Aizu-wakamatsu. Built in 1796 it is one of the oldest wooden structures of its kind and a designated Important Cultural Property, yet i...

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Relax and unwind when in Odaiba
Odaiba is one of Tokyo’s most visited tourist locations, filled with entertainment, shopping, and excitement. After a full day of enjoying all the best Odaiba has to offer, An-Spa offers you a relaxing way to end the day.
An-Spa is a Japanese relaxatio...

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Tree by Naked is a brand new restaurant concept that combines fine dining with art viewing for a complete sensory experience, and it’s coming to Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park this month.
Tree by Naked is the brainchild of Ryotaro Muramatsu, director of the design firm Naked Inc., which is kn...

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A paradise for all chocolate lovers
Who would have thought that there would be a chocolate factory in an airport? Chitose Airport in Hokkaido has one, and you can view the process right from the start to the end when the chocolates are packed and ready for sale. The popular Royce cho...

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Foraging for early summer treats in the mountains
Foraging for food in the mountains of Snow Country used to provide an important source of food. Today, it is a hobby enjoyed by many locals.
The spring mountain vegetable season has already finished, but once the pink flowers appear o...

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Pro baseball in downtown Osaka
Set in the center of Osaka, the Kyocera Dome is the home to the Orix Buffaloes baseball team. With an interesting building and decent prices, catching a Buffaloes game is recommended for baseball fans in the Osaka area. THE BUILDING
The Kyocera Dome is ...

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