Discover Real Japan on Three Star Road – Part 2
By Alex Martin
Sponsored: We return to the Mitsuboshi Kaidou to complete our spectacular journey.

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Sponsored: We return to the Mitsuboshi Kaidou to complete our spectacular journey.
Sponsored: The Mitsuboshi Kaidou offers visitors a spectacular showcase of the real Japan.
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