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Chopped salad specialists expand in Tokyo
Crisp Salad Works brings the New York trend of chopped salads to Tokyo's Daikanyama, at their fourth branch in a fast-growing chain brought to the capital by serial restaurateur Roy Miyano – of Tex-Mex specialists Frijole fame.
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Clean, comfortable and well located  Hotel Mystays is a Japanese hotel group with an extensive network covering major cities all over Japan. On my visit to Osaka, I stayed at their Shin-Osaka property (there are another two Hotel Mystays situated downtown in Shinsaibashi). For its co...

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A secret sand paradise in northern Kansai
Now there is no need to fly to the Caribbean to find a beach paradise close to home.
When most people think of local beaches around the Kansai area, they might think of those stunning beaches on Biwa Lake. However, they can be quite overcrowd...

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New gastro bar opened in Roppongi
Hidemasa Yamamoto recently opened a new high-end restaurant in the center of Roppongi. Since March 1st, 2017, you can enjoy the gastronomic cuisine and beverages in a chic and cozy place.
 
As soon as I entered the restaurant, I was stunned by its de...

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Food to be savored with all the senses
Long since enshrined a UNESCO protected cultural property, “washoku” as a word has now entered into the English language in response to the shortcomings of merely translating it as “Japanese cuisine”. In short this is because washoku cannot be r...

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Fun for the little ones with the traffic mini-themepark
Japanese families love spending idyllic weekends at the nearby community parks, and it's not hard to see why if you visit Kanuma Park in Kanagawa. ​Just a two minute walk away from the nearby JR Fuchinobe station, Kanuma Park is...

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Traditional hot spring town in northern Hyogo
Kinosaki is an onsen hot spring town located in Hyogo's Toyooka area, centred around a picturesque, willow-lined canal. It is a popular getaway destination for those looking to relax and unwind. The town is famous for its seven famous h...

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Visit here for Sumo cuisine, street murals, and ukiyo-e
So, you're thinking about where to stay in Tokyo. Sure, Shibuya and Shinjuku look cool - they're right in the middle of everything! 
The main downsides to these areas are that they're: 
1) Noisy at night if you decide you want t...

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A very Japanese place to stay, close to Haneda Airport
If you have an early departure or late arrival at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, then Kamata is a good place to stay, as there are direct trains that get you there in less than twenty minutes. And if you're on a budget, and/or want a un...

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A short walk from Kokura Station, Kokura Castle lies at the heart of Kitakyushu and links the city with its historic roots. Near the Tanga Market and next to the Riverwalk shopping center (which houses the Zenrin Map Museum), one can spend an entire day exploring the area.
 
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