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December 28, 2018October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Dine With the Fishes at LUXIS Aqua Restaurant & Bar

The main aquarium at Luxis in Ebisu

Located underground in the elegant suburb of Ebisu, LUXIS Aqua Restaurant & Bar is a different kind of themed cafe. I personally rate it a 8/10.

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December 24, 2018October 18, 2022japan, life, tokyo

HAGU Cafe: A Hedgehog Cafe in the Heart of Shinjuku

Hedgehog at HAGU Cafe

HAGU Cafe in Shinjuku features both hedgehogs and degu. The good thing about it being less known is two-fold: there are less people, and it’s slightly cheaper.

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December 13, 2018October 13, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Sailor Moon Real-life Locations Part 2: Tennouzu Isle is Mugen Gakuen

Tennouzu Isle

Azabu-Juban has become a well known Sailor Moon real-life location. But did you know another Tokyo spot, Tennouzu Isle, is the model for Mugen Gakuen?

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December 12, 2018October 24, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Sailor Moon Real-life Locations Part 1: Azabu-Juban is Where It’s At

Azabu-Juban Station March 2016

Azabu-Juban in Tokyo is the real-life setting of Naoko Takeuchi’s Sailor Moon series. Check out these amazing location comparison shots that prove it!

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October 1, 2018October 17, 2023chubu, japan, spring

The Real-life Hinamizawa: 5 Must Do’s At Shirakawa-go

Viewpoint at Shirakawa-go

The model for the anime Higurashi no Naku Goro Ni (When They Cry), Shirakawa-go is a favourite for travellers and fans alike with its picture perfect huts.

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