Our Japanese-language reporter hadn’t heard of this restaurant, and since it was voted as a top restaurant, she had to check it out.
Nara
City Hall refuses to go up in smoke any more.
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The animals, revered as messengers of the Shinto gods, have been damaging Nara farmers’ crops.
This stunning work of century-old architecture has given its last tour allowing people access to never-before-seen parts of the facility.
First look at the guest rooms and dining areas set to appear at the historic Meiji-era complex.
The park is known for its colorful flower gardens, and now for its abundance of Pokémon too!
Come to Oji for the quadcopter pup Yukimaru, stay for the laid-back atmosphere and rich history.
When staying at this century-old correctional facility, you might hope they lock you up and throw away the key.
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Japanese commenters aren’t so impressed with modern cityscapes, but are they just being nitpicky?
Inside a phone booth, a table, and in the shape of an old Japanese lantern, these fish tanks are some of the most unusual we’ve seen.
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