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A selection of some not-to-be-missed Tokyo toy stores and mega centers selling mainstream and niche items.
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Making Your Mark: A Guide to Getting your Personal Seal in Japan
Handwritten signature? Too mainstream.
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Cheapest Way to Transfer Your Money Out of Japan
We've ranked the top contenders.
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Tokyo by Bike: 5 of the City’s Best Cycling Routes
Keep healthy and avoid the crowded trains via these scenic Tokyo cycling routes.
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Low(er) Cost Lovin’: The Cheapo’s Guide to Tokyo Love Hotels
What they are, where to find them, how much they cost & how to book.
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101 Cheap and Free Things to Do in Tokyo
Ever wanted to know how a city of 13 million deals with its sewage (#17)? Have you wondered what it would be like to pilot a …
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Best Banks for Opening an Account in Japan: A Comparison Guide
See fees, services, requirements and more.
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Guide to Arriving in Japan During COVID-19
What you need to know for before and after your arrival in Japan.
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Choosing a Credit Card in Japan
Getting a credit card in Japan can be difficult—see our guide on securing that plastic and how to use it.
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Mount Fuji: How to Climb Japan’s Most Famous Mountain
Trails open in early July. Are you ready?
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11 Reasonably Priced Camping Spots Around Tokyo
You don't even need to leave Tokyo's borders to get to most of them.
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Hiking Mount Jinba to Mount Takao
The hike from Mount Jinba to Mount Takao is a long but relatively easy multi-peak route with panoramic views and teahouses along …
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A Guide to Japanese Sex Toys and Shops in Tokyo (and Online)
Discover the most-visited sex stores in Tokyo and some of the most popular Japanese sex toys on the market.
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Mobal Japan Unlimited – Perfect SIM for Residents and Visitors
A no contract unlimited data and voice SIM for all. No residency card or visa required!
Mobal’s Japan Unlimited SIM is a no contract, no termination fee, voice & data SIM with free worldwide delivery.
The JRailPass
Unlimited travel on any JR train—including the high-speed Shinkansen—for a period of 7 days. Price includes free UPS shipping to your home address.
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Hakone Ashinoko Summer Festival
Held every year, this summer nights festival incorporates a series of local festivals held …
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International Cultural Exchange Festival and Samba Show Carnival
A delicious food and drink market with live music, dance and fashion shows and a samba …
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2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics
RescheduledThe rescheduled 32nd modern Olympic Games will be held in and around Tokyo over a two week …
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Illustration Exhibition: We Exist
We Exist is an illustration exhibition that calls for a raised awareness of …
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MyCube by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae
MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae is a newly-built capsule hotel in eastern Tokyo. About 40 minutes from Haneda and an hour by rail from Narita Airport, it is roughly 30 minutes' ride from the bustling stations of Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. The …
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FLEXSTAY INN Iidabashi
The Flexstay Inn Iidabashi offers guests affordable accommodation close to central Tokyo attractions. 40 minutes from Haneda Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Iidabashi Station and a short ride from major hubs like Ikebukuro Station and …
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Asakusa
The MYSTAYS Asakusa Hotel has a central location, situated within minutes of the transport hubs of Ueno Station and Asakusa Station. Both Haneda and Narita Airports are within an hour of the hotel by train. Close to the hotel is the major Tokyo …
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Making Your Mark: A Guide to Getting your Personal Seal in JapanJuly 21st
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Guide to Arriving in Japan During COVID-19July 6th
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Top 25 Easy Day Trips from TokyoJune 16th
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Your Prepaid SIM Card Options for Travel in JapanMay 14th
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Tokyo Accommodation Guide: Budget Hotels and Other OptionsApril 10th
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Online Shopping for Pre-loved Fashion in JapanMarch 21st
