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High-grade meat in Omotesando
Well-respected and established Tokyo yakiniku brand, Kintan (lit. Golden Tongue), opened up its second specialist shabu-shabu joint in the backstreets of Omotesando in September 2017.
 
Despite being a dominant force in yakiniku around Tokyo's capital ci...

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Admire the yellow leaves each autumn
Venue: Hachioji City When: Nov 19th - Nov 20th 2017,  10:00am - 5:00pm
Autumn is one of the best seasons to visit Japan, conjuring up images of beautiful red landscapes and falling leaves. But the gingko tree is also a fairly common site across ...

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Internet access for tourists has never been easier
Though Wi-Fi spots in Tokyo and other Japanese cities are on the rise, there are many instances when travelers to are unable to access networks, especially when on the go.
Considering this, one of the best things any visitor to Japan...

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In the varied and colorful world of Japanese coffee, consumers today can opt for canned coffee from a vending machine, a cheap cup of regular joe from the 7-Eleven, something more expensive from Starbucks, a lovingly brewed siphon coffee roast in a vintage (but smoky) kissaten, or ...

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Looking for somewhere to have lunch in Shibuya one day, on the main street from the crossing to Tower Records I saw a sign advertising a vegetarian Indian buffet lunch for ¥1000. There's no more to the story, really: I like Indian food, especially if it's cheap, so it sounded good,...

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Kagoshima's biggest festival
Venue: Tenmonkan When: Nov 2nd - Nov 3rd 2017,  6:50pm - 5:00pm
Kagoshima's biggest annual festival returns each November promising traditional dance parades, taiko performances and a whole lot more.
Occupying the tram line route in the downtown Tenmonkan...

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Forty ramen shops from around Japan descend on Tokyo
Venue: Komazawa Olympic Park When: Oct 26th - Nov 5th 2017,  10:00am - 9:00pm
 
Get your taste buds ready – Tokyo's largest ramen arrives in October/November for 11 days. With almost 40 vendors from around Japan serving up their ow...

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Cherry blossom viewing at the mouth of Meguro River
Cherry blossoms are a much-awaited part of spring in Japan and when the flowers come out, so do those who want to see them. Luckily, there’s a perfect way to enjoy the beauty of the blossoms without having to deal with teeming cro...

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Discover a new class of entertainment experience
VR Zone in Shinjuku is every tech-savvy, game lover’s dream and promises to redefine the traditional game center using the latest VR technology available.
 
Opened in July 2017 as Japan's largest VR facility, VR Zone rides the
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A small but cool Mishima shopping center
Right across the road from the south gate of Mishima Taisha shrine, Taisha no Mori is a small, charming shopping center, home to a cluster of shops and cafes in a stylish, contemporary setting.
The design is minimal, spacious and modern, with ...

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