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Social media, especially TripAdvisor, make it pos- and out of their little gold mines, keeping the lines mov-
sible to identify good dining among myriad restaurants. ing quickly and your wait at a minimum.
Look for places with plenty of reviews by Europeans In many Japanese towns, we came across farmers’
and Americans whose palates might more reflect West- markets crowded with booths selling all sorts of food-
ern tastes and expectations. The downside is that eater- stuffs. One stunning contrast with our markets are the
ies with great reviews from locals and visitors almost amazing displays of blemish-free produce. You’ll eat
always will have lines out the door during prime dining with your eyes again and again, before finally biting into
times. The proprietors know how to move customers in a perfect pear or apple.

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