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These new Pokéfuta also mean that half of all Japanese prefectures are now equipped with their own unique Pokémon manhole covers.
Slowpoke buses, Slowpoke hotel rooms, and even a Slowpoke ferry pop up in Kagawa’s cities (but don’t worry because the service isn’t slow).
Wagashi suppliers to the Imperial Family offer a different experience to customers overseas.
After viewing 60+ varieties of kimchi in a single shop alone, our reporter learns that she has much to learn about Korean cuisine.
Annual event in Chichibu is worth getting out of the city and venturing into the cold for.
What happens when we put our faith in a cab driver for local restaurant recommendations in Hokkaido?
Your guide to the start dates for hanami season at major sightseeing spots around the country.
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