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Visit the hotel in Roppongi for treats from their Fiorentina Pastry Boutique.
Fellow Stripes Japan writer Takahiro Takiguchi recommended I visit Otaru while I was around Sapporo.
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Ariake is a scenic waterfront district in Tokyo near Odaiba. Here, you might find yourself attending a sports event, concert or design festival as the area is home to some important entertainment venues.
At Okado, diners can take the phrase “from farm to table” up a notch by enjoying a fresh meal inside a hundred-year-old farmhouse.
If you have attended a festival in mainland Japan or Okinawa, you may have tried takoyaki.
Zoshigaya District near Ikebukuro is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of city life without leaving town.
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Yakiniku, known as Japanese BBQ, is a delightful fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors, originating from Korean BBQ.
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