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Urashima Taro spent centuries at the sea dragon’s palace at the bottom of the ocean, but this Nagano temple says it’s where the story ends.
This relatively unknown local delicacy is well worth getting your hands on…if you can find it!
Our reporter’s unfortunate blunder actually turns out for the best as she discovers a hidden surprise!
The historical reason this shrine in the heart of the city is becoming a must-visit for idol fans.
Mr Sato puts on his walking boots to give us a whirlwind tour of all the Starbucks in one of Tokyo’s busiest areas.
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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McDonald’s Japan adds the flavour of okonomiyaki to its menu for a limited time
App that buys your receipts crashes within hours of release due to too many users
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