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Art & Culture
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Imado is for Lovers: The Lucky Cats of This Shrine Will Bring You Everlasting Love!
Earlier I wrote about the origin of the "maneki neko" legend at Gotokuji Temple in Setagaya, Tokyo. However, there is actually another place that also...[ 2008.09.09 | Art & Culture, Tokyo | Hiro Imaizumi | PermaLink ]
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Do you know about the "Maneki Neko"?
When visiting Japanese shops and restaurants (particularly older ones), you may very well see a figurine of a cat there. It is usually a white cerami...[ 2008.07.14 | Art & Culture | Hiro Imaizumi | PermaLink ]
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National Azabu Supermarket in Tokyo
National Azabu is a popular supermarket in Tokyo among embassy staff and office workers from different countries. The supermarket is located near Ger...[ 2008.05.26 | Art & Culture, Tokyo | Shun | PermaLink ]
