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May 20, 2024
A 1940s Retro Cafe in Kyoto - Soirée Kissaten (喫茶 ソワレ)
A 1940s Retro Cafe in Kyoto
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May 20, 2024
Kyoto's Doll Temple - Awashimadō Sōtokuji Temple 粟嶋堂宗徳寺
A temple in Kyoto with a large collection of both Japanese and foreign vintage dolls on display.
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May 20, 2024
Ghibli Park - Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse (ジブリの大倉庫)
Ghibli Park - Ghibli’s Grand Warehouse
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May 20, 2024
Osaka's Most Unique Shrine - Namba Yasaka Shrine (難波八阪神社)
Osaka's Most Unique Shrine
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May 20, 2024
Osaka's Retro Event Space and Bar Crawl Destination - Misono Universe (味園ユニバース)
Osaka's Retro Event Space and Bar Crawl Destination
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May 20, 2024
Osaka's Retro Market - Shinsekai Market (新世界市場)
Osaka's Retro Market - Shinsekai Market
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May 20, 2024
Wagashi at Tsuruya Tokuman Main Shop (鶴屋徳満 本店)
Wagashi at Tsuruya Tokuman Main Shop
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May 17, 2024
A Cat-Themed Wagashi Shop in Nara! Confectionary Toraya (株 とらや)
A Cat-Themed Wagashi Shop in Nara!
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May 14, 2024
Yokai Street in Kyoto - Ichijo-Dori Street (一条妖怪ストリート)
A street in Tokyo with Yokai sculptures!
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May 3, 2024
Taro Okamoto Museum of Art (川崎市岡本太郎美術館)
A museum dedicated to the various works of beloved Japanese artist, Taro Okamoto. These works include sculptures, paintings, video work,...
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Apr 27, 2024
Tokyo Retro Wonderland at Daiba Game Hall (台場遊技場)
Lovers of all things retro will delight in this Showa-era wonderland of arcade games, memorabilia, candy, and more! The Odaiba area in...
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Apr 16, 2024
Tsuruya Yoshinobu Main Branch in Kyoto (鶴屋吉信 本店)
Tsuruya Yoshinobu is one of the most famous confectionary shops in Kyoto, with a history of more than two hundred years! At their main...
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Mar 20, 2024
The Godzilla Shrine - Tamagawa Sengen Shrine多摩川浅間神社
An iconic shrine located near the Tama River, known for its association with the Godzilla franchise. Where: 1 Chome-55-12 Denenchofu, Ota...
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Mar 20, 2024
The Onigiri Shrine - Takagi Shrine (高木神社)
Located about a 15 minute walk from Tokyo Skytree is Takagi Shrine, a quirky onigiri-themed shrine that also pays tribute to Takagi San,...
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Mar 20, 2024
Views of Tokyo and Shibuya Scramble at Shibuya Sky (渋谷スカイ)
At the top of a 229-meter-tall building is the Shibuya Sky open-air observation deck offering a breathtaking view of Tokyo, which...
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Mar 18, 2024
Decadent matcha pudding at IPPUKU&MATCHA 日本橋店
A cafe known for its selection of strong matcha desserts and drinks, one of the most popular being the ' Matcha Matcha Matcha Pudding'...
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Oct 28, 2023
Kawaii Cat Wagashi at Awaya Sobei あわ家惣兵衛
Awaya Sobei creates both traditional and modern wagashi that you can purchase from their storefronts in Nerima, Tokyo. They sell...
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Oct 28, 2023
A Wagashi Company with Almost 500 Years of History - Toraya
Toraya has been selling confectionery since the 16th century, and has multiple locations all over Japan, and even in Paris! The company...
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Oct 28, 2023
Wagashi at Miyabian in Nakameguro
Miyabian has been selling high-quality and eye-catching wagashi out of Nakameguro since 2004. Each wagashi reflects the motifs and...
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Oct 23, 2023
Shorinzan Darumaji Temple - The Origin of Daruma Dolls 少林山達磨寺
This temple was built in 1697, and is dedicated to the Daruma doll, which is a round hand-painted doll that symbolizes good luck. They...
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