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Escape the urban sprawl by taking a tour on “Japan’s last clear stream” that will leave you clearly in tune with nature.
Woodlands that inspired the creation of My Neighbor Totoro sit at the edge of the biggest city in Japan, but this fund helps keep them green.
Change comes with less than half a week’s notice, new requirements will take five more years to meet.
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Century-old lacquerware company, supplier to the royal family, turns its makie skills to a beloved Fire-type.
The Yokohama-based donut specialty chain incorporates a unique ingredient into its dough that results in a divine texture and taste.
After a longer-than-expected renovation, this Ryogoku museum is finally ready to tell the human stories of Edo and Tokyo once again.
New system allows you to travel with just a credit card on more than 50 lines in and around the capital, but with one major holdout.
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Elevate your Starbucks experience with a special service that’ll turn heads during your visit.
![Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]](https://soranews24.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/03/1_93a2c5.jpg?w=640 "Rumors say this is Japan’s very best McDonald’s branch, but what makes it special?[Taste test]")
We head half-way across Japan and try what foodies say is the most delicious McDonald’s branch in the whole county.
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