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How to Rent a Bicycle in Japan (Hello Cycling)

In recent years, bike rental services have been growing in popularity all over the world. In Tokyo as well, one of the most populated cities in the world, renting bicycles has been gaining more and more attention and is becoming a larger part of people’s daily lives. Many people now prefer using bicycles as a …

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1-Day Trip to Kagurazaka (Tokyo) Part 2

This article continues from “1-Day Trip to Kagurazaka (Tokyo) Part 1”. If you haven’t read it, go ahead and read that one first. Restaurants and Snacks Fujiya “Pekochan-yaki” (不二家 ペコちゃん焼き) The only store in Japan where you can buy cute Pekochan-yaki. There are always about ten different flavors available, and some are limited-time only—examples of flavors: …

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1-Day Trip to Kagurazaka (Tokyo) Part 1

Kagurazaka is a popular town for grownups. Although it is located in the middle of Tokyo, it has a calm atmosphere and retains aspects of the Edo period (1603-1868). Kagurazaka Model Course 10:00 Iidabashi Station  Let’s start from Iidabashi station. (JR Chūō–Sōbu Line “Yellow”, Tokyo Metro [Tozai Line “Sky blue”, Yurakucho Line “Gold”, Namboku Line …

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