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Japanese vending machine in Edo-period town sells a very rare type of tofu
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Oona McGee
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Travel through time from Shibuya
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Angelina Lucienne
Apr 7, 2014
Most Japanese history buffs know that Kyoto is a must-see, but for those who prefer not to be one in a mob of tourists, it’s essential to find the hidden gems like the Kyū Asakura House. It is one of those rare places where you can experience what it may have felt like to live in another era—and this one is in the middle of Tokyo! Because it is relatively small and not too well known, visiting is a peaceful experience.
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