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Nagano’s award-winning winery a train ride away

St. Cousair, an award-winning winery located in northern Nagano Prefecture’s town of Iizuna, is a delightful spot to relax, enjoy gourmet cuisine and fine wines, take a tour of the winery, and, from a cozy setting, view the breathtaking scenery all around.

Cheesecake tarts: Tokyo’s must-try dessert

It’s one thing when a Japanese patisserie becomes famous for its wide variety of decadent cakes, but it is even more impressive when a small pastry shop gathers crowds eager to get one and only thing they bake – cheesecake tarts. My friend and I first stumbled upon BAKE while perusing one of my favorite neighborhoods Jiyugaoka.

A colorful fantasy world at Kawaii Monster Café

I didn’t think anything could bewilder me after visiting Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku. Well, I was mistaken. Last week I found myself in a colorful fantasy world of carousels, Harajuku girls in their cute yet seductive outfits and lots of colorful food. 

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