If you’re also thinking of going to this small railway town in Hyogo Prefecture, here are some tips!
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A gyoza eatery behind a closed game arcade in the basement of a Mega Don Quijote–that doesn’t sound spooky at all…
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150 Pokémon will be hiding in major Japanese train stations this fall, waiting for fans to find them
Devil’s Club noodles are over half the length of an average human, so how the heck do you eat them?
The beloved electric Pocket Monster powers up some special goods at this highway stop in Japan.
Step back in time with old-school vending machines that dispense unique products in retro packaging.
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Ancient cedar trees that inspired Hayao Miyazaki and his Studio Ghibli team are just one reason why this forest in Yakushima is so magical.
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