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An Underground Secret Garden Of Eden
One of the life’s unexpected charms is serendipity. Like strolling at night and being delighted by the fragrance of jasmine flowers, long before the corner of your eyes detects the silhouette of the shrub on the sidewalk. In the dark, it can be a ...

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Short Films On Display From Japan And Abroad 
Venue: Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater When: Nov 12th - Dec 5th 2021
Now in its 16th year, the Sapporo International Short Film Festival showcases a variety of cinematic pieces from around the world.
A total of 2,960 films from 105 countri...

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A Winter-Themed Event At The Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba
Venue: Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba When: Dec 1st - Dec 31st 2021
Throughout the month of December, the Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba is hosting a White Rose Afternoon Tea, which features a variety of white dishes inspired by crisp fallen sno...

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An Abundance Of Flavor
One of the highlights of any visit to Ako is sampling the abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and excellent seafood which the city is famous for.
The mild climate and fertile soil create a wonderful selection of fruits and vegetables, and the shallow wate...

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A Massive Replica Like No Other
Ever heard of Gundam? The Gundam franchise began on April 7, 1979, with Mobile Suit Gundam, a TV series that defined the "real robot" mecha anime genre by depicting giant robots called mobile suits (including the original titular mecha) in a militaris...

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A European-Inspired Bakery In The Mountains Of Miyagi
Rarely do I drive the toll highway system in Japan. One reason (read: main reason!) is I am cheap and want to use the money for food or leisure. The other is the issue of scenery.
Toll roads are built for speed and convenience, of...

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 A Unique Range Of Organic And Plant-Based Products
Located in the Nishi-Azabu area of Tokyo, Oizumi Kojo is part-restaurant and part-grocery store.
The focus here is on organic and plant-based products, with the mindset that taking in food that is good for the body and the environ...

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A Visual Anime Feast This October
Venue: Tokyo Skytree When: Oct 21st - Jan 20th 2022
As if Skytree Tower in Sumida, Tokyo, wasn't already spectacular by itself, one of Japan’s biggest franchises—Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—is set to bedazzle the tallest structure of the count...

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A Cafe That Puts Mental Health At The Forefront
At first glance, Osaka's newly-opened Bear Paw Café may seem like nothing more than a cute gimmick. The blink and you'll miss it premises serves up a variety of drinks and aesthetically pleasing parfaits which are delivered via a b...

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A Tasty Vegan Restaurant With Takeout Options
What do you do if you're a vegan in Tokyo who needs to grab something to eat on the go? Sure, some convenience stores have vegan-friendly meals and snacks, but it can involve some searching to find them — and it's definitely not going to ...

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