Marylin Monroe at The Imperial, Tokyo
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In 1954, Japanese had a chance to see Hollywood legend Marylin Monroe in Tokyo. She had arrived with her husband, baseball star Joe DiMaggio, on her honeymoon.
It was here that she made her today famous statement in a press conference. A Japanese reporter asked the bold question: "What do you wear in bed?"
Marylin answered: "Chanel No. 5"
Hoshi Ryokan: The World’s Oldest Guest House
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The Hoshi Ryokan in Komatsu is shortlisted to become a new member of THE MOST FAMOUS HOTELS IN THE WORLD. It is certainly old enough.
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