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There is even more to discover in Japan outside Tokyo. Couples in particular might love this northern Japanese city that's famous for its stunning canal.

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I moved from the US to Japan six years ago. I've found a better quality of life in Tokyo and couldn't be happier with my ...

Ippudo’s new Culver City restaurant seats 58 total ... have more or less slowed to a crawl, with most new shops coming in as imports from Japan or other parts of the U.S. Consider the decade ...