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What’s New in Tokyo This Month: November 2026

A landmark new cafe, temple-side soufflé pancakes and Tokyo’s latest dining destinations

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mirukashi salon

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Mirukashi Salon: An Extraordinary Retreat in Rural Japan

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Japan’s Ramen Shops Have a Bean Sprout Problem

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wagashi shops bankrupt closing down japan traditional sweets

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Why Japan's Traditional Wagashi Shops Are Going Bankrupt at a Record Pace

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Beer Just Got Cheaper in Japan — Here's Why

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mirukashi salon

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Mirukashi Salon: An Extraordinary Retreat in Rural Japan

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Japan’s Ramen Shops Have a Bean Sprout Problem

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Why Japan's Traditional Wagashi Shops Are Going Bankrupt at a Record Pace

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Beer Just Got Cheaper in Japan — Here's Why

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Cooking With Kazuto: Inside The Boyfriend Star's Restaurant

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Original Iron Chef Rokusaburo Michiba Is Still Opening Restaurants at 95

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Japan's Most Intimidating Ramen Shop Is Using Stickers To Bring In Female Diners

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Forget Drinking Green Tea — This Tokyo Wellness Experience Lets You Smoke It

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