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It’s small, but packed of old, family-run establishments and local life. The kids (and wannabe samurai/ninja adults) will love the experiences offered at Kyoto’s Samurai Ninja Museum.

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Nik Ahmad Kashfi is cleaning up Kota Bharu while inspiring others to treat cleanliness as a shared responsibility.

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