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The dragon on the ceiling was painted by Wang Yiting, a Shanghai-born industrialist and calligrapher. (© Kawaguchi Yōko)
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The parlor where discussions that decided the future of Japan were held. On the right, a photograph of the Ogikubo Conference. As you can see, even the tablecloth has been faithfully recreated. Seated at far left is then-owner of the Tekigaisō, Prime Minister Konoe Fumimaro. (© Kyōdō)
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The Old Noritake tableware in the cabinet is the actual set once used by the Konoe family—a must-see for lovers of antique tableware. (© Kawaguchi Yōko)
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The space feels so modern, it’s hard to believe that it is a century old. (© Kawaguchi Yōko)
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The study where Konoe Fumimaro took his own life. (© Kawaguchi Yōko)
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You can admire the Tekigaisō from the cafe’s picture windows. (© Kawaguchi Yōko)
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The sweetened azuki bean paste and strawberry sundae is a collaboration between local confectioners that can only be enjoyed here. (© Kawaguchi Yōko)
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