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A true gem, even among Kyoto's many gardens
Okochisanso garden became a worthwhile trip before I’d even made it there. To reach this traditional garden on the outskirts of Kyoto, you walk through the world famous Arashiyama bamboo grove. Even though it’s packed with tourists, the bam...

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This anime themed cafe serves up the cutest dishes!
Anime and game lovers alike will definitely enjoy a trip to Omotesando Box Cafe and Space with its current Yo-kai Watch Puni Puni theme.
Based on the popular video game and anime franchise under the same name, Puni Puni cafe has two...

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Wonderful flower park in Ashikaga
Fuji is not only the name of the famous volcanic mountain in Japan; it is also the name of the flower known as Wisteria.
 
One of the best places to view Fuji flowers is at the Ashikaga Flower Park in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture. Ashikaga Flowe...

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Cause You’ll Be Poppin’ Those Tags
Thrift shopping is my favorite kind of shopping so you can imagine how excited I was when I read about Shimokitazawa.
If you didn’t already know, Shimokitazawa is pretty much a treasure trove for all things vintage and second hand. Hippie vibes are ...

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Enjoy a Fast, Tasty Meal of Curry Before You Embark!
 
After a long day of sightseeing in Kyoto, you, the tired and hungry traveler are attempting to trudge up and down the many stairs of Kyoto Station, hoping to find somewhere to eat at. Your Shinkansen (bullet train) leaves in less...

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Enjoy The Warmth of Wood and Natural Light
Completed in 2013, the Hanno Library is an architectural phenomenon. Historically, the city was renowned for its lumber industry. Today, Hanno prides itself for quality wood craft, and their wood working skill is magnificently displayed in t...

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Art and Technology Unite to Make a Mesmerizing Display
In collaboration with DMM Planets, TeamLab has come up with another amazing art installation for Fuji TV’s summer festival. For an entrance fee of ¥2000, visitors can experience an otherworldly and interactive art form; Incorpora...

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Japanese Artifacts and Everything to do with Giraffes
The narrow streets hemmed by skyscrapers in Osaka have nothing in common with the wide African savanna. No sand, no zebra herds, and no hyenas howling at the moon. Nevertheless I suddenly found myself in a herd of giraffes! One wa...

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Prepare Your Eyes For Some Incredible Sunset Moments
Morioka is without a doubt a beautiful city. Cradled by mountains on all four sides and blessed with the majestic Kitakami River, Morioka is an ideal destination for those who enjoy racing against the setting sun.
A branch of the K...

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A unique cafe in Shinjuku's Odakyu Department Store
One early afternoon while I was in Odakyu Department Store right by Shinjuku Station, I found a place called “Story Story”. If someone asked me to explain what the place exactly is, I would definitely call it a café/bookstore. I was...

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