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Akihabara

Akihabara

This is the ultimate otaku mecca. It's packed with shops and themed cafes dedicated to anime, manga, and video games.

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Kyoto

Kyoto

The heart of ancient Japan. This is Kyoto, where history lives in the beautiful streetscapes and culture.

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Kanazawa

Kanazawa

Historic snow country streets, fresh seafood, and hot springs meet urban convenience in this popular area.

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Recently Updated Areas

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伏見区

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原宿

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Oshu

Oshu

奥州市

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Dejima

Dejima

出島町

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Nagasaki

Nagasaki

長崎市

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Kanazawa

Kanazawa

金沢

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Ashikaga

Ashikaga

足利市

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Kuwana

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Shirakawago

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Kenrokuen

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Hanami Koji Street

花見小路通り

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Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kyoto

ヨドバシカメラ マルチメディア京都

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Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

京都タワー

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Fushimi Inari Shrine

Fushimi Inari Shrine

伏見稲荷大社

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Shinjuku Golden Town

Shinjuku Golden Town

新宿ゴールデン街

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Takashimaya Times Square

Takashimaya Times Square

タカシマヤ タイムズスクエア

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