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The Residence of Sendai's Greatest Literature Figure
Doi Bansui (1871-1952), originally born Tsuchii Rinkichi, is Sendai's greatest literature figure. While you could learn a little about him at the Sendai Literature Museum, the more accessible and obvious choice is Bansui Soudou (晩...

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Enjoy These Temples With Amazing Outside Corridors
Eikan-do Temple, just north of Nanzen-ji Temple and at the foot of Mt. Higashiyama, is officially called Zenrin-ji Temple. But today, we call it Eikan-do after Priest Eikan. This temple has fascinating vertical corridors that bring v...

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Discover Chichibu's Magnificent Views by Paleo Express
Nothing beats wandering through the majestic views of mountainous landscapes, across beautiful rivers and seeing local activities in rural areas. A journey through time: this is the Paleo Express that runs across east to west o...

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Seasonal Italian Food With No Additives or Chemicals Surrounded by mountains in the city of Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture, is an Italian restaurant called "Restaurant & Bar Salvage." This restaurant is completely self-sufficient, using ingredients that they grow in their own garden....

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For Every Season And Time Of Your Life
Nestled in the Tanba mountains, Kyoto has more World Heritage Sites per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Its gardens and gracious ways enrich your mind, body and soul.
The dedication of artisans throughout the centuries has meant tha...

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 A Butterfly Waltz in OkazakiIt can be tricky making your own soufflé. First you have to make custard from scratch, and then you need to ensure the egg white meringue is fluffy and not over folded. After that you need to ensure the oven heat is just right, so it slowly rises, but not...

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Enjoy Japan's Four Seasons In This Comprehensive Park
Kawaguchi Green Center was selected as one of the top 100 urban parks in Japan.　Kawaguchi City is known for its abundant greenery and cultivation of plants within the city. 
 
In addition to being considered a spiritual place, yo...

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The Resort's Food Is Fresh And Fantastic
Travelers to Naqua's Epinard Nasu onsen resort in the mountains of northern Tochigi are spoiled for choice when it comes to assuaging their appetites. The hotel complex boasts four restaurants, each with its own distinctive cuisine but all ded...

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Love Me Do
Hidden in the small, winding streets of Harajuku, Love Me Do is a great little hair salon near Meiji Jingu Crossing. One of th stylists of Love Me Do is Kanji Tanaka, who has been styling hair for the past sixteen years, starting at a salon called Elrhodes in Seibu Departm...

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Cupcakes à la Harajuku
 
Magnolia Bakery is known as a flagship brand to those who've embraced the vogue for cupcakes, which is still growing nowadays. From real life soaps about cupcake stores to competitive bakery shows, cupcakes and their friends are everywhere.
 
In 1996 the firs...

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