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A quiet oasis in the heart of Shinjuku
Shinjuku has everything: culture, fashion, a touch of nature, and its most well-known claim to fame—a vibrant nightlife. It could be considered the heart of Tokyo in this sense, and Kabukicho is the pulse that keeps it alive. It’s an adult pla...

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Volunteer-guided tours give in-Depth insight into Tokyo Tokyo Hospitality (Omotenashi)
“Omotenashi”—a word expressing the Japanese spirit of hospitality—is a symbolic keyword that shows Japan's devotion in exceeding service expectations with kind and generous acts. 
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A tribute to the faithful Akita
The Akita breed of dogs originated around the Tazawa Lake area as a hunter's companion. Due to its large size it could hold large animals like bears, serow, wild boar and deer at bay until the hunter, or matagi in Japanese, could come and kill the anim...

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A restaurant and a museum under one roof
Sato Yosuke is a chain of udon restaurants that originated in Akita, featuring a type of udon called inaniwa. The noodles are made on location at the main restaurant in Masuda district of Yokote. They have 6 other locations in Akita and two in...

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Japan’s window to the world in the Edo era
For over two centuries of Tokugawa rule, Japan was essentially cut off from the world. Foreign visitors and ideas were banned by the ruling shoguns and Japanese themselves were forbidden to leave the country. The only official contact with t...

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Nagasaki's hidden gem
A quaint cafe located in the heart of Nagasaki City, Elv will capture your heart and remind you why you fell in love with cafes in the first place.
My need for small, unique cafés could be perceived as something of an addiction. Without them, I feel myself growi...

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A hidden gem in the mountains of Yamagata Prefecture
Looking for an authentic experience of Japanese hospitality where you are treated as a guest of the community and not just a tourist? Hijiori Onsen is just what you have been looking for.
A number of recently popular destinations h...

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Japan's Chinese heart
In America they have a saying: "You can take the boy out of Chinatown, but you can't take Chinatown out of the boy". Well, maybe it doesn't go entirely like that. But like pimples on a pubescent child's face, Chinatowns today have spread all over the world. With...

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A dream of pure chocolate
February is coldest month of the year in Japan, but also the best month to enjoy chocolate.
It is no co-incidence that Valentine's Day is in February. Traditionally Japanese women give a treat to men for love, friendship or respect. Now most confectioners ...

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The First Encounter with a Samurai
The cherry trees were oozing out an irresistible fragrance which was dissipating in the warm, spring air. It was minutes before dusk and the setting rays of the Japanese sun were vivaciously bathing the crystal-clear water of the pond in myriads of ...

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