People are falling in love with the wide-eyed visitor from abroad who discovers Kabukicho isn’t really like it is in video games.
Kabukicho
Each blade is made by a craftsman from Seki using centuries-old traditional swordsmithing techniques.
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Afternoon, alcohol-free open house provides luxurious backdrops, chance to chat and snap photos with hosts.
The best at encouraging clients to spend money, he rakes in as much as US$375,000 per month.
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Put the money you would have spent on sleeping in a fancier room towards a longer stay in Japan at this Shinjuku hotel.
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The celebrity couple drew attention as they shopped and strolled around the streets of Tokyo this weekend.
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