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A unique tourist experience where you can eat Japanese food…and take it home with you to enjoy forever as a hyper-realistic food sample.
Japan’s supernatural world springs to life in a special Hyakki Yagyo event you won’t want to miss.
UFO stories abound in this area, and there’s plenty to make you think in this under-the-radar town.
An ancient palace still wields its magic in a residential backstreet hidden from tourists.
This section of the gate is usually off-limits to tourists, but you can now view its hidden gems.
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