With an active volcano below and Mt. Fuji in the distance, you’ll truly be surrounded by the raw power of nature.
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Complete with a grass deck, this “green park floating on a lake” is a beautiful way to travel.
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If you need a project with an anime Taisho-period twist, try crafting your own puzzle box!
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Less than $US40 a night gets you two luxury meals and a room with a private rotenburo bath attached.
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Thanks to several items outfitted with self-parking systems, we get a glimpse into the future of Japanese hospitality.
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