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The fun starts at the front desk, but it’s time to find out how far the weirdness extends through the hotel.
Skip the stress of early flights by soaking in hot springs and board your flight feeling refreshed.
Here are four great places in Japan where you can enjoy both the fall foliage as well as a soak in the hot springs.
We find out if Booth is a safe haven in the midst of Tokyo’s notorious entertainment district.
Flying via Tokyo’s Haneda Airport? The Quintessa Hotel Tokyo Haneda Comic & Books is perfect for manga lovers with its 24-hour library and warm food.
Cooling beauty products, minty fresh sweets, and a beautiful hotel–what else could you want?
Besides being cute, these felines also lend a paw in running their respective establishments.
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