Murouji has a fascinating history, with stunning sights that’ll linger in your heart long after you visit.
Oona McGee
Half-Japanese Oona McGee hails from Sydney, Australia, where she worked as a journalist and copywriter before making the move to Japan over a decade ago. Now she spends her days exploring the streets of Tokyo with her laptop and camera, always in search of new cafes, restaurants, events and stories to share with our readers. As an experienced food and travel reporter, Oona has travelled extensively through all 47 prefectures of Japan, and is constantly researching new destinations and drawing up itineraries for her next adventure.
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Enjoy an adult drink bar on the cheap, where you pour the drinks how and when you want them.
Free perks and beautiful design features make this more like a ryokan than a business hotel.
Newly released design shows how the former station building will blend into a more modern landscape.
Convenience store chain dials up the green tea content with a super rich matcha collection.
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