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Ορεινό Κάντο [Ινσταγκραμικά]
Το Κάντο δεν είναι μόνο το Τόκυο. Eίναι και τα βουνά του.
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Hong Kong in four acts
Hong Kong IS the definition of multiculture. Located on a convenient location for sea trade, it thrived as a British colony and as financial metropolis in the recent years. Although tiny, everyone is on it. The culture of Hong Kong is a weird mixture of British post-colonialism, strong Cantonese influences and the increasing addition of…
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A hidden gem: Koburi Pass
There is only one hiking path in Kanto that I have visited more than 3 times until now; Koburi pass (顔ぶり峠). It is a well hidden path in Saitama prefecture, starting from Agano station of JR Seibu Chichibu line and is part of the Ogose hiking routes. Compared to other hiking routes, this one is…
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Japan x Vending Machines
If you ever find yourself thirsty, in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, in the wilderness, chances are that there would be a vending machine nearby. Vending machines (自動販売機ー自動機) are immediately accessible almost anywhere in Japan. Around the block of my apartment building, I have counted at least 5 vending machines…
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A maid cafe
Visited in January 2018 Maid cafes are made of pink plastic, beverages and appetizers are (seem to be) cooked with playdough and the servers are dressed up as old-fashioned housemaids, addressing you as “my lord” or “my lady”. You are not allowed to take pictures inside the cafe, but you can get a selfie with…
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Day-hike on Mt. Tsukuba
Visited in March 2020 One of the most loved hiking spots of Tokyoites is the area around Mt. Tsukuba (筑波山). Located in Ibaraki prefecture, easily accessible by an express train from the city center of Tokyo, it is an obvious option for a short day hike. As a rough guide, we used the suggested route…
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