If you’re in Tokyo, take a day to immerse yourself in the Edo period atmosphere during one of these events while enjoying the cherry blossoms.
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- Rental grandma service growing in Japan, can help cook or break up with boyfriends
- Uniqlo is fed up with shoplifters, so it’s adding a new element to how it’ll deal with thieves
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New unlimited-ride JR Japan rail pass is perfect for a laid-back trip in east and northeast Japan
Studio Ghibli adds beanbag plushies to its anime merchandise store in Japan
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Tokyo day-trip hot springs: Beautiful Mt. Fuji-view bath is just one highway bus stop from Shibuya
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