At the foot of Mount Fuji, Hakone is a town of 13,500, known for its hot springs and is a National Geopark. The town embraces its culture, history and craftsmanship balancing charm and authenticity with modernity.
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From the bustle of 9.3 million in Tokyo to 13,500 in Hakone. We trade asphalt for green, apartment for ryokan. We travel from Tokyo to Hakone on The Romancecar, an Odakyu limited express train, which meanders through the countryside at 200 mph giving you scenery and efficiency.
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“Arise from sleep, old cat,
And with great yawns and stretchings…
Amble out for love”
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Akihabara, known for its electronic shops, has gained recognition as the center of Japan’s otaku (diehard fan) culture with many shops devoted to anime and manga. The crowds reminded me of Times Square and the selection of anime was equally overwhelming to Lucas as were the number of young men crowded around every console, figure, cashier stand.
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