A special bus takes us to a part of Japan with a special dance, special mountain, and more.
shinjuku (Page 2)
Beloved by one of history’s greatest manga creators, this Shinjuku landmark has its own sense of history too.
The address and interior design say host/hostess lounge, but the menu says elegant individual-size cakes.
Historical tea houses, throwing stars, retro cafes, and Kanazawa’s special curry, all without any need to book a hotel.
Catching some Zs as we ride though the night lets us hit the ground running in Ishikawa Prefecture.
If you want to get drunk and crazy somewhere else on October 31, Shinjuku is cool with that.
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