Temperatures expected to be far below freezing at event that welcomes kids and senior citizens too.
Hokkaido
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Unique visitor’s record tells the story of a ramen dish that remains unchanged for decades.
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…and which are still worth visiting even if you’ve never watched or read the Hokkaido adventure anime/manga.
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