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Budget-friendly chain uses Japan’s best green tea for menu so mouthwatering we’re ready to eat them as our main course.
Japanese sweets and teas every bit as elegant and colorful as Kyoto itself.
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Colorful spring creations from Kyoto green tea confectioner are not only sweet to taste but a delight to behold!
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