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resource jan 4
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Raincity Recommends - Local & Small Businesses

the running list of local + small businesses our team, members, and community keep recommending.

resource jun 12
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market

go EARLY. it gets wild later. food stalls and street snacks pack in fast.

resource jun 12
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Osaka: Universal Studios Japan

amazeballs. nintendo world is the standout, prioritize it.

resource jun 12
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Tokyo: DisneySea

the best disney park in the world. unique theming, incredible design, and the food is actually good.

resource jun 12
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Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Shrine

the iconic torii gate hike. there before 9am or you're queueing. bring bug spray.

resource jun 12
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Tokyo: CAPPINESS Capybara Cafe

three capybaras, calm vibes, reservation required. shinjuku side, near takadanobaba.

resource jun 12
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Japan: Mocha Cat Cafe

cat cafe chain that's actually clean and well-run. multiple locations, easy stop with kids or jet-lagged guests.

resource jun 12
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Osaka: Dotonbori

osaka's neon-soaked food and nightlife district. best at night. street food, lights, energy.

resource jun 12
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Tokyo: Disneyland

second-best disney park overall. polished classic, but DisneySea wins.

resource jun 12
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Japan: mipig cafe

micro pig cafe. cute, tourist-friendly, multiple locations across kyoto, tokyo, and osaka.

resource jun 12
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Kyoto: Pontocho

narrow riverside alley with restaurants and nightlife. best after dark.

resource jun 12
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Kyoto: Nishiki Market

kyoto's central food market street. best around late morning before peak crowds.

resource jun 12
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Nara: Nara Park

11/10. 30 minutes from osaka, 45 from kyoto. bowing deer, mochi pounding, watch out for the aggressive ones.

resource jun 12
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Tokyo: Kappabashi Street

tokyo's kitchen town. kitchenware, restaurant supply, knives. fun even if you're not buying.

resource jun 12
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Tokyo: Akihabara

tokyo's electronics and otaku district. dropped rwu at mocha cat while we hit the shops.

resource jun 12
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Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

the iconic bamboo path. about a 45-minute walk. arrive VERY early or fight crowds the whole way.

resource jun 12
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Osaka: Harry Wood Namba (hedgehog cafe)

hedgehog cafe in namba. very spiky. interesting but brief. keep it under an hour.

post jan 31
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Recommended Podcast: Peter Attia 'The Drive'

peter attia's the drive is the health and longevity podcast worth your commute. stanford-trained doc, real experts, deep dives.

post nov 1
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Podcast: Foot Health with Peter Attia & Courtney Conley

peter attia and courtney conley on foot health. preventing injury, building foot strength, picking shoes that don't sabotage you.

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