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オンラインコンテンツを編集する人。仕事以外のゆるネタ・社会ネタ中心。Noteでキャリア記事書いてます。 note.com/praestare - Former @japantimes biz writer @LinkedIn Senior News Editor/ Views are my own
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Momijigari magic: The insider’s guide to Tokyo autumn leaf hunting — Tokyo, Japan ✦ eastside.asia

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By Shusuke Murai
| Eastside Asia Verified
Everyone comes to Tokyo for the cherry blossoms in spring. But the seasoned traveller knows Japan’s real secret: autumn. ✦ When the air turns crisp and the maples glow, Tokyo becomes a city of fire and light. Momijigari, or the centuries-old tradition of “leaf hunting”, isn’t just about spotting colour. It’s about slowing down, stepping off the pavement, and letting yourself be moved by a season that feels almost theatrical in its allure.
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Eat like a local: The best neighborhood dining gems in West Tokyo — Tokyo, Japan ✦ eastside.asia

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By Shusuke Murai
| Eastside Asia Verified
Tokyo’s reputation as a global food capital is well-earned. It’s a city of world-class sushi, viral desserts, and ramen shops with lines stretching around the block. ✦ You can – and should – experience that electrifying side of its culinary scene. But if you live here, you’ll know that the true flavour of Tokyo, the taste its residents cherish day after day, is often found in quieter kitchens, away from the spotlight.
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Discovering the quiet joy of Hachioji, Tokyo’s green escape — Hachioji, Japan ✦ eastside.asia

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By Shusuke Murai
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Living in Hachioji is like standing in a doorway between two Japans. One foot can still feel the pulse of Tokyo with its busy trains, coffee chains, and shopping streets. The other steps into something slower and softer, where mountain ridges frame the skyline. Nature leans in close. The air carries the scent of the forest and river, and at night, it feels as if you're sleeping at the edge of the woods.
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