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Step back in time with old-school vending machines that dispense unique products in retro packaging.
“Celebrity escalator” looks set to become one of the most Instagrammable spots in the city.
Applications now open to do battle for glory and prizes when night falls on one of Japan’s most famous ninja towns.
Test program could help Tokyo commuters go from crazy crowded commutes to simply very crowded commutes.
Exhibit enters its second phase, which will still be open when Japan reopens to international tourism.
If you can’t get one of the limited number of Ghibli Park tickets, the Ghibli Exhibition will still give you a taste of the magic.
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