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One of The Best Regarded Fashion Schools In The World
Having a background in the fashion industry myself, I felt almost obligated to visit the famous Bunka Fashion College during my stay in Japan. Together with Central Saint Martin and Parsons, it is considered among the Top 3 fashio...

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Muslims Can Eat in Peace at This halal-friendly Cafe
As Muslims traveling to Japan, it is still quite difficult to find a place to eat that accommodates the need for halal food. But if you stop near Asakusa, not far from the Kaminarimon, there is a place to eat that provides a ha...

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Take a Nature Walk!
A little stretch from the city is a place where nature grows. The Kobe Municipal Arboretum is filled with flowers, trees, and relaxing spaces. There are three trails you can take depending on what you like: a walk through the trail of flowers, a short hike up a hi...

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Day Trip to Mt Rokko and Arima Onsen
Just less than an hour from central Osaka, Mt Rokko makes for an easy day trip away from the big bustling cities of Kobe and Osaka. The Rokko Mountains is a group of mountains in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. There is no mountain called Rokko, although ...

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For Convenience, Location and Stylish Functionality
As the name implies, you will not be hoisting yourself into an elongated clothes dryer and closing the door at night, but instead will be leaning back on your plush pillow watching some TV or working off your laptop in pajamas.
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Beloved accommodation of backpackers
Who said budget accommodations have to hide deep in the back of alleyways of neighborhoods, far from public transportation or major attractions? Guest House Shinagawa-shuku breaks the typical backpacker accommodation mold, providing highly afforda...

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Quaint and Homey Café in a Quiet Osaka District
Near where I stayed in Osaka, they have this homey nook of a café called Wooden House. The first time I went there, I knew immediately that this café would alleviate some of the homesickness I have been feeling beacause of being alone m...

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Enjoy Mario With a Couple of Drinks
One of the most fascinating things I have experienced whilst in Japan has been the recent trend of gaming bars which have been cropping up all over Tokyo. A chance to fritter your time away with your old pals Mario and Luigi once again, these new J...

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Ishikawa's Native Son is Memorialized in His Hometown
While Japan and America have long shared a baseball connection, the signing of Yomiuri Giants player Hideki Matusi to the New York Yankees brought arguably one of Japan's most successful players to America's shores. Matsui's long ...

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Explore The World of Stamps
Despite the prevalence of e-mail, some people still take pleasure in communicating via handwritten or typed letters, and selecting just the right postage stamp to adorn the envelope. Admirers of the kitte can enjoy visiting the Philatelic Museum in Mejiro,...

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