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A Real-Life Dreamcore Time Capsule: Inside Tamashima Playland, a 50-Year-Old Arcade Still Running
Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood in Kurashiki, Okayama, there's a legendary spot that most visitors to Japan will never stumble across: Tamashima Playland. Open since around 1970, this amusement center — run by the local Poch... -
Inside Japan’s First Jail Hotel: HOSHINOYA Nara Kangoku Stay Report (Unique Places to Stay in Japan)
On June 25, 2026, Japan's first-ever "jail hotel" officially opened its doors: HOSHINOYA Nara Kangoku. The former Nara Prison, which served as a historic correctional facility for over a century, has been masterfully transformed into a l...
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