In amongst the noise and bright lights of Shinjuku’s Kabukicho is a quiet oasis where you can hear the sound of pencil on paper.
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Next time the kids complain that they never get to do anything cool on the weekends, just take them to this host club.
Nine rooms of puzzles and a countdown to disaster to get your team’s minds working and pulses racing.
If it’s your first time going through Japan’s busiest train station, this “helpful” sign might not make things much easier.
Each blade is made by a craftsman from Seki using centuries-old traditional swordsmithing techniques.
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