Fans of Chiikawa and friends will delight in an opportunity to become immersed in the characters’ world.
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The noodles at Tanuki Soba wa Nomimono don’t look like any bowl of tanuki soba that we’ve ever seen, but we’re not complaining.
Sakura-seekers should swing by this spring event in a popular shopping complex to enjoy the spring blossoms without the sniffles.
This limited-time event celebrates the dual character anniversaries of two major Sanrio stars.
Time feels like it’s standing still in this downtown Tokyo dining complex with over a century of history.
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