Michelle Montano

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I'm an Asian studies and journalism student who has been studying abroad at Hiroshima Jogakuin University for a year.

My hobbies include studying Japanese, reading and writing poetry and traveling Japan. I love cats, visual kei and any and all cartoons.

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Sweets Paradise Cake Buffet

If you have a hankering for sweets, then consider Sweets Paradise. Sweets Paradise is a chain restaurant with an all-you-can-eat cake bar. For ¥1,530 you can eat a wide variety of beautifully decorated cakes and other sweets. The allotted t..

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The Architecture of Minato Mirai 21

The Minato Mirai 21 district is Yokohama's main attraction, and what sets it apart is its unique architecture. Minato Mirai 21 is home to a number of innovative structures, including Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel at Cosmoworld, the Landmark Tower,..

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Moomin Stand in Tennoji, Osaka

Japan as a whole loves caricatures and mascots, from Kumamoto Prefecture's Kumamon to the famous Hello Kitty. The fun and polite creatures from Moomin Valley are no exception. No matter where you are in Japan, chances are you'll spot items li..

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The Owls of Fukuro Sabo Cafe

There are about a dozen owls of different sizes and breeds at Fukuro Sabo Owl Cafe in Kokubunji, Tokyo. The cafe offers a good look into the different breeds of owl with haunting-looking barn owls to mysterious Eurasian eagle owls. Petting and holdi..

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The Owls of Fukuro Sabo Cafe

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The Architecture of Minato Mirai 21

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Oakhouse Comfort Higako Sports

Oakhouse Comfort Higako Sports in Koganei, Tokyo, is a share house that offers long term residence to both Japanese and international residents. Higako Sports has over 160 rooms and is 15 minutes from Higashi-Koganei Station, which is just 20 minute..

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Stormy Skies at Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is one of Kyoto's many wonders, and while it's best to see it on a nice day, it still manages to shimmer even in the stormiest weather. While the area around Kinkaku-ji may get muddy during a storm, ..

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The Owls of Fukuro Sabo Cafe

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Oakhouse Comfort Higako Sports

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Sweets Paradise Cake Buffet

The Architecture of Minato Mirai 21

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The Owls of Fukuro Sabo Cafe

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Tennoji Zoo

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