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A Weekend in Yamagata: Ginzan, Zao Snow Monsters & Earthquakes
I was finally able to cross off two spots in Yamagata Prefecture long on my bucket list: Ginzan Onsen and the snow monsters of Mt. Zao.
Inspirational Quotes from 10 Non-Fiction Books I Think About a Lot
With Tokyo under another state of emergency, I thought I would share some inspirational quotes from 10 books that I think about all the time.
A Quaint Afternoon with Birds at Kotori Cafe Ueno
If you like birds, then you must check out Kotori Cafe Ueno (ことりカフェ上野本店), which features dozens of small birds to enjoy afternoon tea with.
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Tokyo Meetups: Get Off the Beaten Path
Join me in exploring the hidden corners of Japan’s train-crushing, frenetic, neon-washed capital!
Organising 
s in Tokyo every month.
@unborderedlife
My name is Doni (aka donikantoku) and I’m an ABC from Australia now living in Tokyo, Japan. I have a serious case of wanderlust and love getting off the beaten track. Read on for tips on travel to Japan, Asia and beyond. Let’s all live an unbordered life!