Japan
Beginning in the megatropolis of Tokyo, Sam will journey to the ancient imperial capital of Kyoto, bridging Japan's traditional past and its ultra-modern present.
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Egg Stall at Nishiki Market
Sam shops at Nishiki Market and learns about egg-making.
Shijo Agaru, Tominokoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Japan
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Matsukawa Liquor Store
Sam enjoys a sake-tasting.
Kaiya town Nishikikoji Takakurad¿ri up 569-2 Chukyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
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Hanagumo
Sam learns the history behind the Geisha tradition.
Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto-Shi, Japan
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Tsujii Planning
Sam receives a Geisha makeover.
Matsuyu Bldg.3F, 364 Gion, Kiyomoto-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Japan
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Momijiya
Sam stays in a traditional Japanese ryokan.
Takao Umegahata, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-city 616-8289, Japan
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Kikuya Antique Kimonos
Sam learns the art of wrapping a kimono.
On Manjuji, east of Sakaimachi, Shimogyo-Ku, Kyoto, Japan
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RT Robot Shop
Sam discovers robots in Tokyo.
Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo 5F, Japan
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Hapineko Cat Café
Sam relaxes with her feline friends.
150-0043 2-28-3, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
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