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Tokyo Station - Experience the bustle of Tokyo
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Easily Discover the Beautiful Architecture at Tokyo Station

If you are visiting Tokyo (come on, that’s a must-see!), you’ll likely find yourself at Tokyo Station. Servicing mostly JR East Rail lines with underground passages and quick walks to …

How to get Tickets for Popular Sailor Moon Cafe in Tokyo
Destinations in Japan

How to get Tickets for Popular Sailor Moon Cafe in Tokyo

If you are a fan of Sailor Moon, there are plenty of events whether permanent as Shining Moon Tokyo is or temporary like the pop-up Sailor Moon cafe that happen …

Tokyo Marathon
Japan Living Savvy

Tokyo Marathon:What to Expect when you Luckily Get In

Tokyo Marathon was my second marathon in Japan.  Marathon in every sense of the word. All the big–name races in Japan (at least every one I’ve done or heard about) …

Authentic Urban BBQ Smokehouse - Excellent food in Tokyo
Food & Brew

Authentic Urban BBQ Smokehouse – Excellent food in Tokyo

BBQ! In Tokyo! If you are looking for an option of good food in Tokyo, you might be surprised by the first authentic American BBQ in Tokyo. Not only that, …

Cat Street キャットストリート in Tokyo
Destinations in Japan

You Need to Know Hidden Cat Street in Tokyo, Japan

Slightly off the beaten path and away from the craziness of Takeshita Dori in Harajuku is Cat Street. Paralleling Omotesando and it’s high end shopping, this windy, narrow street with …

teamLab Borderless: How to make the most out of your visit
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

How to Get the Most Out of teamLab Borderless

I don’t know how to tell you this. Ok, I’ll just come out with it. You WILL miss something when you go to visit teamLab Borderless if you don’t go …

What is Yosakoi? You'll love Japan's High Energy Dance with people in background during a performance
Destinations in Japan / Hokkaido (北海道) / Kanto Region (関東地方) / Shikoku Region (四国地方)

What is Yosakoi? You’ll Love Japan’s High Energy Dance

The first time I saw Yosakoi (よさこい) was when I was in Japan on a work trip in 2013. I had no idea what it was called. I couldn’t read …

Want to See Old Tokyo? Introducing Beautiful Kyu-Asakura Hous
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Want to see Old Tokyo? Introducing Beautiful Kyu Asakura

If you are visiting Tokyo, 99% chance you are going to go see the Shibuya Crossing. If you are into history and want to see a blast from the past, …

Best Spicy Ramen in Tokyo - Top 3 Contenders for the Throne
Food & Brew / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Bottom Line: Where is the Best Spicy Ramen in Tokyo?

Japan is not known for liking spicy things. Sure, there are Thai and Indian restaurants all around but unless you’re amping it up at Coco’s, you’re not going to find …

Kappabashi: Exploring Tokyo's Kitchen Street
Destinations in Japan / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Kappabashi: Focus on Tokyo’s Famous Kitchen District

The official name of Kappabashi is “かっぱ橋道具街” or “kappabashi dougu gai”. English? “Kappa bridge tool district”. Why’s everyone call it Tokyo’s Kitchen district then?! Well, those tools over the years …

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