Elliot Hale
From being introduced to the works of Rumiko Takahashi as a teenager in the UK, Elliot found himself falling ever deeper into the clutches of Japanese popular culture. It was not until he first arrived in Japan that he struggled free from its grasp and branched out into the wider aspects of its culture. From classical literature to baring it all in hot springs, he has become enamored with Japan as a whole. After working as a teacher in various schools, he has now decided to do his part for society and has thus stepped forth onto the path of sharing Japanese culture with the masses. He spends his time traveling through mountains and valleys, attempting photography, or cosying up at home with his books and board games.
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Enjoy glamping among blossoms, soaking in herbal hot springs, and shooting virtual dinosaurs hiding among the trees on your next weekend away.
![Two days to hunt down all of Tottori’s 20 Pokémon manhole covers [Part One]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/09/imgi_170_IMG_6363-2.jpg?w=640 "Two days to hunt down all of Tottori’s 20 Pokémon manhole covers [Part One]")
With a Pokéfuta in every municipality, Tottori lets you explore the entire prefecture on your quest to catch ’em all.
Admire how molten candy is transformed into tiny works of art, and then brutally hack at them.
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