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Illustrator Kin Shiotani, known as Kinshio, travels to 26 locations in alphabetical order. He begins his journey in the quiet town of Aikawa-machi.

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From Bushi Station, Kinshio takes a stroll through the city of Iruma, visiting local eateries before heading over to the Sayama tea plantation.

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Realizing the city of Kodaira starts with a "K," Kinshio and rakugo artist Harunosuke Tatekawa search for a location that starts with a "C."

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In Tokyo, Kinshio visits the exclusive residential neighborhood of Den-en-chōfu and its train station before heading down to explore the Tama River.

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In Yamanashi, Kinshio visits the city of Enzan which recently merged with others to become Kōshū, known nationally for their grapes and wine.

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Fukaya, adorned with red brick buildings, was once home to the first machine-made brick factory. Kinshio explores the station and local architecture.

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In Kanagawa, Kinshio heads to Guzo, an area located within Nakai-machi, where he explores tunnel dwellings believed to be built in the eighth century.

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In Higashikurume, a suburb of Tokyo, Kinshio takes a stroll through the city beginning with the train station, visiting local rivers and city parks.

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In Itakura-machi, Gunma, Kinshio tries different tofu dishes before heading out to explore ancient tombs dating back to the late sixth century.

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Known for its commercial tuna fishing, Kinshio drives to Jōgashima where he explores the many layers of geological formations throughout the island.

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Kinshio explores places of interest near Koganei Station in the city of Shimotsuke. He visits remnants of distance markers of the Nikkō Kaidō.

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Kinshio visits Ikuchijima, known as the top producer of lemons in Japan. At Kōsan-ji, impressive replicas of famous temples can be seen inside.

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Kinshio examines the Edo period architecture in the port city of Tomonoura before heading to Sensuijima, known for its colorful rock formations.

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In Nebukawa, Kinshio looks for quality local stones before setting out to Odawara where he explores the ruins of its local castle.

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From Oshiage Station, Kinshio walks through the streets of Tokyo's Sumida ward where the Tokyo Sky Tree, Japan's tallest structure looks on.

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Kinshio explores the city of Kawagoe starting from a bus station in front of Pioneer Corporation, examining many types of bricks along the riverbed.

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Kinshio starts his walk through Chiba from the Qiball building where he visits the ancient Arayashiki Shell Mound which dates back to the Jomon era.

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Kinshio explores Japan's largest shopping center in Koshigaya-Laketown. He visits Daishōji where Ieyasu is said to have stayed after conquering Japan.

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In Kiryu, Kinshio visits a local dessert shop near Sakuragicho before heading to the cherry blossom lined Kiryugaoka zoo and amusement park.

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Kinshio walks from Yokohama's Tammachi Station to Hongaku-ji where Townsend Harris, the first US Consul, lived after the treaty with Japan was signed.

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Kinshio explores the narrow streets of Tokyo from Ueno Station towards Nippori Station, speaking with locals and savoring eats along the way.

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Kinshio takes in the spectacular views of downtown Kobe from the top of the Venus Bridge, named in honor of French Astronomer Pierre Janssen.

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Back in Yokohama, Kinshio walks from Wadamachi Station to a local shopping center where he offers to illustrate advertisements for a shoe store.

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Kinshio explores the city of Yamaguchi before visiting St. Francis Xavier Memorial Church, named after the first Christian Missionary to Japan.

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Kinshio wanders the streets near Yokohama Commercial High School where he visits local eateries and also draws a portrait for a fan on the street.

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On the final stop of his A to Z journey, Kinshio departs Shiga Prefecture's Zeze Station for a view of Lake Biwa then visits a nearby shopping arcade.

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