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Experience a fusion of ancient hospitality and modern luxury across three historic Japanese regions, offering volcanic hot springs, imperial suites, sake tasting, and more.

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Perhaps one of the most iconic Japanese dictionaries, "Kojien" — with its vast collection of some 250,000 words and phrases — still include language that may be perceived as misogynistic.