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The quest for the perfect hotel might be over. And it could well be in the tiny Japanese town of Obuse - population 12,000 - hitherto best known for its mountain scenery and a nice line in chestnut bonbons.
Photographer: Kohei Take Writer: Fiona Wilson
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