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VIDEO: Kagurazaka-Trendy Tokyo shopping, dining district filled with French, Edo vibes 

Located in the center of Tokyo and a short 20-minute train ride from Hardy Barracks, Kagurazaka is a fashionable shopping and dining district where traditional Japanese and elegant French feels coexist.

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Taste of Tokyo: Cheap and delicious Chinese lunch at Nanaban in Roppongi

In the center of Tokyo, Roppongi and neighboring Nishi-Azabu are home to skyscrapers, embassies and many fancy shops, bars and restaurants. In the busy and flashy district, cheap eats are usually hard to find.

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VIDEO: Fun in Japan: Enjoy tealeaf-picking near Mt. Fuji in Fujinomiya

At the foot of Mt. Fuji, Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka Prefecture offers an impressive view of vast bright green tea fields spreading against the backdrop of the majestic mountain.

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Taste of Japan: Walk off a hearty steak dinner in Tokyo’s Daimon District

For a taste of old and new Tokyo, head to Daimon, also known as Hamamatsucho, a busy business district near Tokyo Tower.

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Snack, sip and save with the Misawa Express’ 130th anniversary deals

Military shoppers can beat the heat with the Misawa Express’ 130th anniversary deals.

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Don’t miss Japan’s expressway road stations

Driving long distances in Japan may seem intimidating, but don’t be afraid to hit the road!

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VIDEO: Yokohama’s ameyoko offers nice veggies and fish at super prices

Ameyoko in Tokyo’s Ueno district is known as one of the busiest market streets in Japan. “Ameya-yokocho” or “ameyoko” for short (literally, candy shop alley), is a market street filled with not only candy shops, but many other discount shops for food, shoes, clothes, bags, cosmetics and jewelry. The deals here always draw a crowd.

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Where to eat vegan Japanese food in Tokyo

From plant-based izakaya to soba with a jazz twist, here’s where to find vegan Japanese dishes in Tokyo.

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Wagyu dining at Teppanyaki Ittetsu Tokyo

Artistry and flavor at Teppanyaki Ittetsu located within the Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo

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VIDEO: Japanese candy artist designs delicious doppelgängers

If you’re seeking a one-of-a-kind souvenir or gift with personality, Bau Mitsusaki has you covered with her masterful, and delicious, amezaiku candy art.

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VIDEO: New Sanno’s BZQ barbecue joint in Tokyo will take you home

In Japan, there are countless yakiniku or Korean-style barbecue joints.

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Green tea culture Japan vs Korea

When American friends come over to my place and ask for water, I hand them green tea stored in my refrigerator.

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Why tempura so tempting to Japanese, foreigners

If you think tempura is just another fried food – think again. This quintessential Japanese cuisine dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1867) and is perhaps second only to sushi as Japan’s culinary contribution to the world.

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