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New menu items and more make for the perfect place to grab a kawaii bite after shopping in a major Tokyo department store.
With a historical pilgrimage route and a skyline road above the clouds, Mt. Ontake offers a journey through culture, spirituality, and breathtaking nature.
They started making korimochi in Nagano a long time ago, but you can still find and try it today.
When you need to get in out of the cold, Pikachu and his pals are waiting for you with tabletop trick art opportunities.
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