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A digital detox, Kyoto style

By Tom Page, CNN

Published 12:46 PM EDT, Fri September 5, 2025

<p>Japan’s delicate sweets crafted from bean paste capture the fleeting beauty of the country's microseasons. Let master artisan Chikara Mizukami be your guide.</p>

A digital detox, Kyoto style

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