We head to one of Japan’s top travel destinations to see the situation and take cafe recommendations from a deer.
Hiroshima
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The phenomenon has been picking up buzz online in recent months among disgruntled residents, though there may be hope on the horizon.
The imagination of Hayao Miyazaki, captured in tapestry, can now be viewed by the public for a limited time.
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Our reporter shares her day of soaking up a little bit of the local marine farming, global cuisine, and a walk through the past.
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