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An electric mix in an bewitching setting
I wonder what Hiromi’s grandmother would have made of this. Generations of Okinawan wisdom, which dictates the pairing of pork belly with daikon radish, was being cast aside. The digestive qualities of the radish were meant to offset the heavi...

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The village with more scarecrows than humans
Deep in Tokushima's Iya Valley, in Japan's smallest island Shikoku, lies a village inhabited by more scarecrows than humans — almost a 400 to 30 ratio.
Iya Valley on its own is quite an inaccessible place, with rental cars the best way to ...

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Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP done right in Tokyo
Obicà relaunches its original Roppongi Hills location in May 2018 at nearby Hollywood Beauty Plaza, complete with a new style and menu.
 
Starting in Rome back in 2004 when Naples-born founder Silvio Ursini opened the world's first...

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Capsule hotel chain continues expansion
Located minutes from the Imperial Palace grounds near Takebashi station, Nine Hours opened its sixth location in March 2018 continuing the expansion of this capsule hotel chain.
 
The capsule hotel concept has fascinated yet also bemused many a...

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Delve into this educational hub about Mt. Fuji
The Fujisan World Heritage Center is a visitor information center in Yamanashi Prefecture that provides insights on Mt. Fuji, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Located near Mt. Fuji and the Fuji Five Lakes, this center, opened in June 2013, ...

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Hometown dedication to the famous football series
In the northeast area of Tokyo’s special wards lies the beautiful area of Katsushika. Katsushika ward is the home of friendly locals, the historical Daikyo-ji Temple, the celebrated Horikiri Iris Garden—the only traditional watashibun...

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Fine Yakiniku Dining in Tokyo's Gourmet Capital
Kyoshotei follows in the footsteps of the Tottori-based Yonago original outlet by inviting guests to try their acclaimed 'Daisen Kuroushi' brand of wagyu beef.
 
This wagyu variant—that always performs well in the quinquennial Wagyu Oly...

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Your Japanese home away from home
Guesthouse Sensu is a fascinating and cozy place, and its owner, who goes by the name Toshi, has a rather interesting background. He was born and raised in Ota City and has been practicing tea ceremony—known in Japanese as ‘sado’ (the way of tea)—for...

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Get ready to party at one of Tokyo's top clubs
Venue: Womb When: Apr 21st - Apr 22nd 2018,  10:00pm - 4:30am
 
Time to get your party mode on and head down to WOMB for LiLiTH, “the party #38”, on 21 April for a night of sensational house music and celebration.
 
Headlined by three-ti...

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Enjoy theatre performances in this classy restaurant
An elegant mix of traditional theatre and cuisine, newly-opened Suigian restaurant elevates dining experiences for most. Located in the heart of Tokyo in Nihonbashi, a place with rich history is considered the birthplace of Edo cul...

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