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JAPAN: Fremont residents Mona Shah and Joe Samagond had a lovely, two-week trip to Japan, where they combined active sightseeing with slower moments of serenity. As vegetarians, they were pleasantly surprised by the growing number of vegan-friendly options.

The couple made several stops on their journey, and Samagond was kind enough to pass along the itinerary:

“In Tokyo, we took a fantastic day trip to Kawagoe, a less popular but incredibly charming town that felt like time had stood still. It’s a complete contrast to modern Tokyo, having retained its historic Edo period atmosphere. We were incredib

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