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I have been to this hidden bar specialized in craft gin for more than 3 years. They offer about 300 kinds of gin from all over the world. I was impressed with their line ups of Japanese gin as they always use local ingredients from each region.

Japan is now having the biggest ever Sauna trend. More and more people are calling themselves “Sauna-r” lol. With that, spas and sento (local public bath) are rapidly evolving, renovating old facilities and appealing to new young fans. I am really enjoying trying sento here and there because they are all so unique in…

I love kimono but it takes time to dress up. So my alternatives are one pieces, T-shirts and jackets with kimono style designs. They are very easy to wear and comfortable as they use good textiles. Most importantly, they are sold at reasonable prices. I will take you to the shop, which line ups this kind of clothes as…

If you are interested in sake but not sure where to go, feel free to reach out to me. I have a list of local spots including sake tasting bars, izakaya (Japanese bar and dining) , and non-franchise restaurants. If you need help, I will book the place on behalf of your group, talk with the staff to make sure you have a…
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