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Ramen Chain Kourakuen's (In)Famous Valentine's Offering
For my birthday four years ago, my husband brought home a ramen cake from Sweets Paradise. It was a baffling experience to eat because visual cues signal you to expect something savory and salty but the ramen and all its topping...

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An OFF TO MEET-Themed Spring Event
When: Mar 15 - Apr 5th 2020, 12:00am - 11:59pm
Sakura Fes Nihonbashi is a spring event from March 15 to April 5, 2020 hosted in the Nihonbashi, Yaesu, and Kyobashi areas featuring artwork and special menus that can only be experienced in the "here a...

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Enjoy warmed sake at Hiroshima Castle
Venue: Hiroshima Castle When: Friday - Mar 20th 2020, 11:30am - 4:30pm
Warm sake is referred to as kanzake, and the process of heating the beverage is said to bring out a depth of flavor that you may not notice when it's served cold. If you'd lik...

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A camping park for the whole family
We had been looking to do an outdoor trip for a while now so when the opportunity came to drive out of Tokyo and away from the metropolis lights and spend a few nights amongst the hills, we took it. My better half, as usual, found the perfect pla...

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Feasting In The Style Of A Pokemon Master
apan is globally known for its themed cafes: from quirky maid and butler cafes, robot-themed cafes, to those with specific cartoon themes. Every single one of those cafes is interesting, each of them serves a unique experience.
But the ones t...

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A People-Friendly Hot Spring Village
Tsuchiyu Onsen is known as the birthplace for the "Tsuchiyu Kokeshi" — a unique type of wooden doll that originated from the Tohoku region during the late Edo period. Take a 25-minute bus ride from Fukushima to reach the charming hot spring villag...

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A Conveniently Modern Hotel
With its convenient location, Hotel Season in Mito is a great hotel just a few minutes stroll from JR Mito Station and only 2 km from the famous Kairakuen Garden. The hotel also stands by the Sawatari River which flows into Lake Senba.
Hotel Season feature...

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The secret to long life turns out to be 808 precarious stone steps and a beautiful view of Lake Biwa.
Chomei-ji Temple sits on the edge of the majestic Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. It has the honor of being the 31st temple on the Kansai region’s Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage, one...

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Enjoy Free Strawberry Sampling And More
Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse When: Feb 6 - Feb 16th 2020, 11:00am - 6:00pm
The Yokohama Strawberry Festival takes place over an 11 day period, and showcases a wide range of ways to enjoy these delicious seasonal fruits. There will be fre...

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Showcasing Niigata right by Echigo Yuzawa Station
My first memory of Echigo Yuzawa Station was one of excitement. We had just gotten off the shinkansen and made our way through the ticket gates out into the station's indoor market area and I became giddy at the warm lighting, incredi...

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