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Hey friend!
Just like you, we are foreigners from all around the world.
When we first arrived in Tokyo, we all found this city to be overwhelming, not sure where to begin.
During the years that we have lived here in Japan, we have discovered and visited countless famous tourist attractions as well as unique and underground places.
We are now proud to say that we are experts of Japan and would love to share the knowledge with all of you!