Saitama
Less than an hour from downtown Tokyo, this neighborhood with a rich bonsai history is a beautiful spot for a little miniature tranquility.
All this awaits you on a short train ride from Tokyo.
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There will be no waffling over these wafers once you catch sight of their stupendous size.
A clever way to draw attention to an off-the-beaten-path Japanese convenience store location.
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