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Five popular franchises are the first batch of tie-ups at the Tokorozawa Sakura Town hotel.
Die-hard fans of the series can once more sleep in Mari Ohara’s bed, dry off with her monogrammed towels, and take her room key home as a souvenir.
All it takes is a few seconds to earn a free night, and they’ll even give you complimentary beer and sashimi.
This preserved Tohoku building goes from completely devastated to practically unharmed in just a few floors.
Learn what it feels like to be a novelist with an editor hounding you about your manuscript!
Area will offer great opportunities to learn about the local culture, as well as the wonderful world of kimono craftsmanship.
Hot spring town ryokan lets guests try out the experience of owning a cat so they can learn if they want a permanent pet of their very own.
A new place to stay not far from the real-world inspiration for the setting of My Neighbor Totoro.
Swords, armour and ceremonial items are just some of the samurai secrets awaiting you inside this secluded compound.
Tokyo officials hope the move will help open up more hospital beds for those needing serious medical attention.
“Dosukoi” is the next iteration of themed travel accommodations being offered by the fun and inventive Moshi Moshi Rooms.
Less than $US40 a night gets you two luxury meals and a room with a private rotenburo bath attached.
Spacious eight-person room makes a perfect base for shinobi missions in Tokyo, but passing up sushi counter room is a hard choice.
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