Food is the gateway to a foreign culture. We usually are familiar with a country’s food before we visit the actual place, and Japan is certainly no exception. It’s difficult to even nominate a most famous food in Japan. Still, … Read More
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What are the best things for international visitors to do in Tokyo?
Let’s face it: Some things residents of Tokyo love about the city are going to be different than what moves visitors. We’ve collected some of the best things for international visitors to do in Tokyo. It’s a varied assortment of … Read More
What are the best places to visit in or near Tokyo?
For those seeking reaffirmation that urban, central Tokyo has every dream possibly containable by concrete, the options are seemingly limitless. You should of course not miss Shinjuku, Shibuya, or Ginza. Ueno and Asakusa are also urban must-sees, but of the … Read More
What are some of the most surreal places in Japan?
How does one go about naming some of the most surreal places in Japan? It’s not an easy task, since what’s surreal for one person may just be ho-hum for a citizen of this country! That said, we’ve done our … Read More
What Are Some Must-See Places in Japan?
With so many must-see places in Japan, it’s hard to know where to start. And it’s even harder to know where to end! So we’re here to help you with a good few of the essentials. Think of this as … Read More
What are good side trips to take from Tokyo?
There’s a whole lot of hustle and bustle going on in Tokyo, but hey, that’s why you’ve come, right? Still, even if you’re on a short trip based out of Tokyo, there are plenty of opportunities to get out of … Read More
Tokyo’s Shinjuku Robot Restaurant: A Kabukicho Scam?
No way! Tokyo’s Shinjuku Robot Restaurant (in Kabukicho) show is not a scam at all. Most people who see the show find it to be a very memorable experience. The lights, action, pulse quickening music and effects, all combine to … Read More
Is Kyoto closer to Tokyo than Osaka?
Have you selected which cities you want to visit, but aren’t sure about the transportation logistics? Is Kyoto closer to Tokyo than Osaka? Is Nara closer to Kyoto or Osaka? Is it easy to visit Kamakura as a day trip … Read More
Is it worth going to Tokyo Tower?
Tokyo Tower is one of the most easily recognized symbols of Japan’s largest city, but is it worth going to? Since completion in 1958, over 180,000,000 people have decided it was, but what will you decide? In recent years, the … Read More
Is 10 days enough to get a good feel of Tokyo?
Trying to decide how much time to spend in Tokyo? Wondering if 10 days is enough to get a good feel for Tokyo? How about 5 days? You could spend weeks in Tokyo and have a blast the whole time, … Read More