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Yokohama Collectors Mall
The Yokohama Collectors Mall is located in the mezzanine level of the famous Silk Center Building in Yamashita-cho, Yokohama near Yamashita Park. It is wall-to-wall, row-after-row, and counters filled with a wide range of fun toys, antiques, Americana memorabil...

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Tokyo's second Michelin-starred ramen joint over in Otsuka
Nakiryu Ramen (創作麺工房 鳴龍) is a Michelin-starred ramen restaurant in Tokyo's Otsuka district. Originally opened in 2012, it quickly garnered a reputation as one of Tokyo's best ramen shops. The Michelin star seal of appr...

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JNTO
 
Manga cafés are places where, for a nominal fee, you get access to a huge number (often thousands) of Japanese manga and can spend some quality leisure time with the manga of your choice.
Many cafés offer private booths and complimentary internet access and refreshments, which can range fr...

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BREAKING TRAVEL NEWS
 
Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Hokkaido Alpine Resort Management, an affiliate of LimeTree Capital, for a 91-room Hyatt House hotel in Niseko, Japan.
The upscale, extended stay hotel will be rebranded as Hyatt House Niseko on December 16th.
Situated in t...

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The fuss behind the up to 3 hour long wait
Who is crazy enough to wait 45 minutes in line in light rain for tempura? Hai!
I was meeting a friend for lunch and she said, "Hey, I know this tempura restaurant in Nihombashi. I always take friends and visitors there. But we may have to wa...

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When: Dec 15th - Dec 18th 2018 ,  10:00am - 5:00pm
Traditional performing arts can be enjoyed at this annual festival held since the 12th century. Named after the Wakamiya shrine that resides in the larger Kasuga-Taisha shrine complex, this On-Matsuri was originally held to pray fo...

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Understanding Noh Theatre in an immersive workshop
For many people, some types of traditional Japanese arts such as Noh or Kabuki theatre can be a little intimidating. Since it was common for me to hear that even for native people its meaning could be difficult to understand, being a...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
Halal hand-pulled noodles in Tokyo
 
ust 5 mins walk from Ikebukuro station's west exit you can find one of Tokyo's best halal restaurant: Kaenzan Lanzhou Lamian. This hand-pulled noodle shop brings the authentic flavors of the silk road to Tokyo.
You can enjoy halal ramen, fried no...

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A cosy, affordable hostel in central Tokyo
BnB+ is a chain of budget-friendly hostels, with a handful of locations around Tokyo, as well as one in Nara. The 'Ninjya' branch in Otsuka is typical, providing basic but comfortable capsule beds at very reasonable cost, and so close to a s...

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A taste of Europe in Tokyo
Venue: Hibiya Park When: Dec 16th - Dec 25th 2018 ,  11:00am - 10:00pm
Christmas is a season for family, and especially lovers in Japan. The Tokyo Christmas Market in Hibiya is one of the most extravagant ones in Japan. Supported by the German Tourism and G...

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