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Unassuming Shinto temple nestled above a corner drug store gets extreme makeover. New Tokyo chic replaces genuine slice of old Osaka: sleek row of wood-panelled booths, tiny tables that cater to predominantly Japanese clientele. English as a second language to unbending sushi standard. Dedication to authenticity costs a packet—pretty little sushi flown fresh daily from the land of the rising sun. Gathering place for local think tank thinkers, homesick Yakuza.
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