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Avatar Posted by billywest 68 days ago (http://mdn.mainichi.jp)
Category: News | Tags: japan dog akita
Such a cool-looking dog. read more »
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Avatar Posted by ShaneS 69 days ago (http://www.thetokyotraveler.com)
Category: Food and Drink | Tags: ramen food tokyo
An interview with the man behind Ramen Tokyo. He offers suggestions on where to get good ramen in Tokyo and talks about what makes one bowl of ramen stand out over another. read more »
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Avatar Posted by DBR 71 days ago (http://blue_moon.typepad.com)
Category: Sightseeing | Tags: mikurajima dolphins underwater
One of my favourite bloggers, Amy of Blue Lotus, took a trip to Mikurajima island off Tokyo and demonstrates why having a camera for underwater photography is worthwhile. If you don't know Amy's Blog it is well worth getting to know - it has a food focus but also great photography and, frankly, t read more »
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Avatar Posted by mcalpine 72 days ago (http://thesoulofjapan.blogspot.com)
Category: Sightseeing | Tags: naruko japan onsen
1) Good hot spring source is key: In this picture you can see a milky colored hot spring which is repudiated for its healing properties. For me, milky colored water is stronger and more mineral rich than most hot springs. read more »
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