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As Japan located on the joint of four earth plates, the country is quite familiar with earthquakes since long time ago. However, none of the Japanese city has commemorated the big earthquake that they experienced as willingly as the city of Kobe. Often times skipped by tourist that mostly visit only the big three: Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka, Kobe is such a beautiful city that is...

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Selamat Idul Fitri! Untuk ketiga kalinya, saya mengalami lebaran di Jepang. Bagi saya, Ramadhan di perantauan terasa lebih khidmat justru karena tidak ada kehebohan seperti yang biasa dilakukan di Indonesia. Walau tidak bisa dipungkiri, saya juga rindu menghabiskan momen lebaran bersama keluarga di rumah.  Tahun pertama saya berada di Kyoto, saya mengalami bulan Ramadhan mostly sendirian di dorm saya di Satsuki - sesuatu yang...

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While most of ramen using animal-based broth for its soup, Towzen Ramen is an exceptional case. Nestled in Ichijoji, the north east area of Kyoto, Towzen Ramen uses soy milk based broth to enrich the taste of the ramen soup. A perfect ramen for vegan and vegetarian – or for anyone who loves to try different taste of ramen! A little bit history...

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The World Environment Day (June 5) is in the corner! The issue that they concern this year is #BeatPlasticPollution. Let's see what it is all about and why it matters to raise the awareness of plastic pollution. Dagupan, Philliphines. Photo from OrbMedia. Nowadays we can easily see plastics with anyone anywhere. Check your today's snack: are they wrapped in a plastic packaging? Or...

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