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Murata Ryokan, Yufuin, Kyushu
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Södermalm, Stockholm
The owners of the Murata Ryokan in Kyushu have created a gift shop so well stocked that you can easily add an additional 50 per cent to your room bill buying homemade sweets, toiletries and local crafts.
Murata Ryokan, Yufuin, Kyushu
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Chairs by Simplicity, designers of Murata Ryokan.
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Japan's simple, pared-down ryokan are setting new standards in service and design.
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Ryokan [Wikipedia]
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