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Marufukuro is a hotel in Kyoto housed inside Nintendo’s original headquarters!🎮✨

The historic building was redesigned by world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando—and the hallway looks like you are inside Bowser's castle!✨ Details: https://t.co/Ljm8XD5F9H

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Touch a golden deity's feet for good luck and read tomorrow's weather in neon lights! 🗼✨

Rising above Shinsekai, Osaka's iconic Tsutenkaku Tower offers breathtaking skyline views, giant parfait treats, and a retro Showa-era street vibe👉https://t.co/U4BkBTsrWJ

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Drink from a fountain of youth and test your strength against sumo stones! ⛩️✨

Explore Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka, where you can see 5.3-meter festival floats, try paper fortunes in English, and drink from a fountain of longevity!👉https://t.co/8M59X0YTFV

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Have you tried the Japanese eel dish Hitsumabushi? 🍱✨

Hitsumabushi is Nagoya's famous grilled eel specialty served with a fun 4-step dining ritual—enjoy it plain, add spicy condiments, or drown it in warm dashi broth! Details👉https://t.co/vSbeNc2GiO

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Chiming antique clocks, hand-drip coffee, and a cozy storybook interior! ☕️🕰️

Tucked away just one stop from Kichijoji, Monozuki offers a dreamy, half-century-old escape from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo👉 https://t.co/XH8VLBXnkb

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Step back in time to "Mojiko Retro" in Kitakyushu! ⚓️✨

Once one of Japan’s top international trade hubs, Moji Port is packed with 100-year-old Western architecture, the iconic Blue Wing drawbridge, and local specialties👉　https://t.co/0q1kjqW6RD

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Interested in bonsai trees? At BONGEN COFFEE in Ginza and Nihonbashi, admire rare bonsai trees—some over 200 years old—paired with matcha lattes, world-class specialty coffee, and Japanese sweets🪴☕ 👉https://t.co/WENUmAB6bS

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Yamagata, just a Shinkansen ride from Tokyo, transforms from a winter wonderland of snow monsters into a summer cherry-picking paradise!✨❄️🍒
From cliffside temples to melt-in-your-mouth Yonezawa beef, it’s the ultimate year-round escape!✨ Details👉 https://t.co/BXMQfEqUHO

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Did you know Japan has a centuries-old vegan cuisine created by Buddhist monks? 🧘‍♂️🌱

Discover Shojin Ryori—a beautifully balanced meal of seasonal plants, tofu, and rich kelp broth that has been crafted by monks for centuries. Details👉 https://t.co/X1sKrPxz7b

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There are many places to get coffee in Tokyo, but these 15 unique spots go far beyond your average cafe! ☕✨

Snuggle under a kotatsu table in Shimokitazawa, sip tea in an Ueno footbath, or explore a treehouse cafe in Minami-Azabu👉 https://t.co/dzKv9skhmW

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There are many classic drinks to order at izakayas, but Hoppy is a staple you need to try! 🍺✨

This low-carb, beer-flavored mixer paired with shochu is a Tokyo favorite. Master the basics—"naka" (shochu) and "soto" (mixer)—before your next night out👉 https://t.co/tE0QJwEr0E

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There are many places to eat around TOKYO SKYTREE, but the best food is hidden in the back alleys!✨🍤 Discover giant eel tempura, 700-yen pork cutlets, and secret family diners just steps from the tower!👉 https://t.co/bPlLFZ95a7

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Secret bamboo sanctuaries, spotlight-lit lattes, and legendary matcha parfaits! Embark on a matcha adventure in Tokyo with 13 matcha spots! 🍵✨ Our guide: https://t.co/jAtdeOU907

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Ever wonder why dragons are carved into almost every sacred water fountain and temple entrance in Japan? 🐉✨These ancient sea guardians are believed to bring rain, protect against fires, and grant good fortune! Japanese folklore is full of epic dragons!👉 https://t.co/hvRIvZH8FB

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Frozen ice shrines, red torii gate tunnels, and even "Japan's most dangerous shrine"! ⛩️❄️ Hokkaido has some of the most interesting shrines, where you can experience unique local sweets, seasonal ice festivals, and incredible power spots!👉 https://t.co/yro9qd3TUP

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Ever wondered how traditional Japanese rooms transform from open halls to cozy private spaces? 🚪✨ Discover the history, craftsmanship, and stunning artistic designs of "Fusuma" (Japanese sliding doors)—from historic castles to modern temple art!👉 https://t.co/vb89K0rrPm

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Late-night street food, live DJ sets, and festival games just minutes from Shibuya and Harajuku!
Experience Tokyo’s biggest outdoor night market at Yoyogi Park from October 21 to 25!
Our Guide: https://t.co/0tgwAqGFY4

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Float above a sea of gold and crimson leaves, sip regional wines in Otaru, and walk beneath illuminated night maples! 🍂🍷 Hokkaido’s October event lineup is pure magic from top to bottom. 👉 https://t.co/2sxKawZ3Tj

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Use centuries-old techniques to dye a silk scarf in Tokyo!🌿✨ Atelier Shimura has some of the most interesting workshops, where you can experience plant-based dyeing—using techniques created by textile master and Living National Treasure Fukumi Shimura.👉 https://t.co/PtEkNHeHCK

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Taisho-era stained glass, antique decor, and picture-perfect Showa pudding! 🍮✨

Located next to the historic Satoyama Villa Honjin in Nagano, KAMENOYA Annex is the ultimate retro coffee shop escape in a former Edo post town!☕👉 https://t.co/CJhaNyWQ4B