There’s good reason why people from around Tokyo are making the trip to Electric Town to get a taste of these special beverages.
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With overnight stays costing as low as the price of two meals, travelers can save big and relax in comfortable rooms situated right in the heart of the otaku capital.
A little-known milky paradise awaits those who know where to look at this busy station in the capital.
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