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Life In Japan: Kawashima Highway Oasis

Posted on August 7, 2021 by John Rachel

What can I say? Japan goes out of its way to make life a pleasant adventure for everyone. Here’s another highway service area which amazed me! Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Highway Service Areas

Posted on April 9, 2020 by johnrachel

Highway service areas in Japan are what we in the U.S. call ‘rest areas’. There are highway service areas in Japan so elaborate and well-outfitted that families pay the pricey highway toll just to visit them and spend the day. For these folks, going there is the same as going to a park or a shopping mall to hang out and have fun. Continue reading →

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