Traditional Tokyo Festivals for a Sloppy Outing

Big festivals are too crowded and hard to get to... Small, emotional Tokyo festivals

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National Izakaya Chain in Japan

All Japanese know it! Lets get this down first.

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Special feature of Local Izakaya (Gunma Prefecture)

Gunma Prefecture is one of the most famous hot spring areas in Japan. It is conveniently located not far from Tokyo.

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