This charming town on the Sea of Japan coast is a great place to dive into a local culinary culture without massive tourist crowds.
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Japan’s per-person fish consumption has dropped by almost 50 percent in just a generation.
Relaxing baths and an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet combine to satisfy both your body and mind.
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Gorgeous features make this more like an Edo theme park than a conveyor belt sushi restaurant.
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