10 Ways Locals Enjoy Tokyo at Night - Things to Do and Activities for Travelers
In this article, I’m going to introduce 10 ways you can enjoy evenings in Tokyo. Use these activities to deepen your experience of the city!
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Sep 117 min read
Tuning In to Tokyo with Shibuya's Scrambled Sounds: Japanese Underground Music Newsletter
Shibuya’s Scrambled Sounds is a place to find local, underground music with albums and artists you might never have found otherwise.
Aug 217 min read
Tokyo's Soccer Pubs and Sports Bars: Where to Watch Premier League Football in Tokyo
This guide by a Tokyo local and big PL fan has a line-up of great pubs and sports bars for watching late-night matches!
Aug 143 min read
Tokyo's Most Authentic Japanese Desserts, Snacks, and Souvenirs: The Ultimate Guide
Tokyo is full of delicious treats and snacks! Read for recommendations on where to try them yourself and pick them up as authentic gifts.
Aug 146 min read
The Best Way to Experience Izakayas in Tokyo: Advice, Tips, and Unspoken Rules from a Local
Visiting an izakaya for the first time can be daunting, but if you follow this guide you’ll be well on your way to drinking like the locals!
Aug 133 min read
Get That Bag: Where to buy suitcases, luggage, and carry-on bags in Tokyo, Japan
In this article, I’ll suggest a few stores where you can pick up suitcases and other luggage and include a detailed list of stores too.
Aug 112 min read
Matsuzaki Shoten: Fashionable, Traditional Japanese Senbei and Cookies in Ginza, Tokyo
Matsuzaki Shoten is a unique Japanese senbei shop in Tokyo with a sleek, eye-catching interior and colorful senbei and cookies.
Jul 162 min read
Karinto Tachibana: Charming Century-Old Shop of Traditional Japanese Karinto in Tokyo
One of the three most famous karinto shops in Tokyo, Tachibana exemplifies the unassumingly brilliant shops that make Tokyo so unique.
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Jul 23 min read
[Gekkan Asakusa] The Gate That Welcomed Me: A Reflection on My First Day in Asakusa
This short essay appeared in the July edition of Gekkan Asakusa, a monthly town paper based out of Asakusa, Taito-ku in a column entitled...
Jun 265 min read
Yaesu Indeed: Why a Central Tokyo District is Named After a "Shogun" Character
One famous Tokyo place name which sounds Japanese, looks Japanese, and should well be Japanese, actually has its origins a Shogun character.
May 205 min read
The Secrets of Don Quijote: Japan's Everything Store and the Near-Extinction of its Beloved Mascot
Take a deeper look at well-known Japanese chain Don Quijote - the origin of its name and a 2022 viral internet trend related to its mascot.
May 149 min read
Inheriting the Narrative: Bringing Japanese Benshi (Silent Film Narration) to the Modern Age
The lights dim, leaving a single spotlight illuminating the man standing just to the side of the screen. It is your first time ever...
Apr 226 min read
The Road to Nihon Hanako (Part 1: How to Get a Driver's License in Japan)
In all of Japanese history, there has never been a deeper mystery than the origins of Nihon Hanako. Her name is enigmatic, her photo...
Mar 292 min read
Chomeiji: The Birthplace of Sakuramochi in Tokyo
Chomeiji, a Buddhist temple located in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree, is the birthplace of one of the most popular springtime sweets in Tokyo.
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Mar 272 min read
[Japanese Sweets] Sakuramochi
Sakuramochi is a seasonal treat sold only in the spring in Japan. It owes its name to the pink and white sakura (cherry blossom) which...
Mar 243 min read
Disposable film cameras in Japan: where to buy them and how to develop your photos
Be warned: I can’t promise that starting to shoot film with the cheap disposables found all over Japan won’t lead to an expensive new...
Nov 28, 20232 min read
Spice: A Hearty Japanese Curry from Grandma in the Backstreets of Tokyo
If you’re looking for a real taste of Japanese mom-and-pop cooking, look no further than Spice, just a few minutes walk south of Hatagaya.
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