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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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Top-grade Kobe beef restaurant, superb customer service
If you’re going to Kobe, then you’re going to be trying the world-famous Kobe beef. That’s a given. The harder question becomes: where? Covering the region are restaurants brightly advertising the city’s specialty, with a wide r...

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Culture, history, and food, food, food. Come hungry!
Nankinmachi, the name of the Chinatown district in Kobe, is famous not only for its cultural and historical significance, but also its status as a great tourist destination.
 SEEING AND DOING
The primary draw to Chinatown is food, ...

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KYOTO - The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto has launched its “Enjoy The Summer” accommodation plan, available until Sept 30. The hotel is offering a 10% discount off regular rates of accommodation, and includes complimentary breakfast, allowing guests to make the most of the many traditional Ja...

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An Alice in Wonderland themed boutique
There are many things to do in Harajuku: a visit to the Meiji Shrine, a walk down the popular fashion street Takashita, and window shopping around the larger streets, where popular brands from all over the world have built their flashy multi-flo...

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A peaceful oasis in Jiyugaoka
Within the busy shopping district of Jiyugaoka, there is a secret garden behind an old Japanese house. If you follow a stone path under the maple trees you will notice a room at the back, where people sit on straw mats, having their tea in the traditiona...

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