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Enjoy a unique soda made with Kamakura plums
 
Just as Naoshima is famous for its Shio (salt) cider, Kamakura is famous for its Ume (plum) flavored cider. Plum is grown locally in Kamakura, and so popularly used in dishes in the city that even the 100 yen stores have packaged plums f...

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Antiques, kimono fabrics, jewelry, ceramics and more
Kitano Tenman-gu is one of the important shrines located in the northwestern part of Kyoto city, dedicated to Sugawara Michizane. It is famous amongst the students, as it is associated to the kami (Shinto god) of education, so it i...

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A very Japanese restaurant in a very Japanese area
Gion Kappa represents everything I love about Japanese food and eating out. The restaurant is intimate, with a few dozen counter seats traditionally arranged in a square around the kitchen. Steam is everywhere and shouts between co...

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Probably the world's best sardines
The weekday lunch menu at Shinjukukappo Nakajima is the cheapest Michelin-starred meal you’re likely to find in Tokyo. A main, side, and drink will set you back around ¥2000 (around the same price as a large Domino’s pizza). The lunch set (available...

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A modern festival with plenty of tradition
 
Kashiwa Matsuri is a huge festival in Kashiwa, Chiba prefecture. Reachable from Tokyo in under an hour, it attracts thousands of attendees every year on the last weekend of July. Taking place from 1pm to past 8pm, it is an energetic and ch...

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A huge collection of strange and wonderful items
Maiko Antiques in Kyoto was an entirely accidental find by me and my friend as we searched for an elusive tempura restaurant. We ended up staying for two hours and bailing on tempura altogether. This place contains the largest selectio...

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One classic Japanese dish, two unique recipes
Tonkatsu is one of the most famous Japanese dishes. Traditionally the fried pork cutlet can be served over a bowl of rice with egg, by itself with cabbage, or with a side of curry. But two restaurants in Kichijoji have their own version o...

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Learn more about Japanese festivals in Akita
In the small city of Akita, there is a very interesting museum. It is called the Kanto Festival Centre and it offers plenty of information regarding festivals in Akita Province. Anyone who has ever attended any Japanese festival knows too ...

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The Latest Animal-themed Cafe In Tokyo
If you are looking for some kawaii overload and want something different than your average cat-, owl-, bunny- or goat-themed cafe, you are in luck.
 
In February 2016, Tokyo’s new hedgehog cafe “Harry” opened just one minute away from Roppongi s...

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Incredible sushi is hidden away at Kobe's main market
Sushi is probably Japan's most well-known cuisine and in the country you are spoilt for choice, with such a huge variety of price, quality and venue. For the freshest fish it makes sense to eat sushi straight off the boat, and Jap...

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