Kyoto
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Music-themed restaurant doesn’t want to rock the boat and instead incorporates local cultural into its design and food items.
Come hungry for this list of the most delicious things to eat in the most palate-pleasing prefectures of Japan.
With tatami mats, noren curtains and a zen garden, this is one of the most stunning and affordable ways to travel in Japan.
But does it really capture the feeling of smashing through a piece of neoclassical architecture?
Stunning exploration game lets you walk at your own pace, take photos with an in-game camera, and discover hidden areas without the crowds.
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Japanese sweets and teas every bit as elegant and colorful as Kyoto itself.
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More stores in Japan’s ancient capital cities are now offering fully functional and fashionable hijabs to accommodate guests from all over the world.
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