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Unagi grilled eel is a Japanese delicacy that is known as the taste of Edo (old Tokyo). Its price, at somewhere between 5,000 to 7,000 yen (about $35-47), also means it is a meal often reserved for special occasions.
Mt. Osorezan, a 2-hour drive from Misawa Air Base, is known as one of the most sacred powerspots in Japan.
The Kanazawa district of Yokohama City, 10 miles north of Yokosuka Naval Base, was once known as a popular sightseeing area made up of scenic shorelines and mountains, along with majestic Buddhist temples and the library of a samurai lord.
Tempura used to be a dish that required great skill and experience.
On a trip to Oita City, I worked up an appetite while out enjoying the “Fantasy of Lights” winter illuminations and Christmas tree near Oita Station.
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