Out of Order: Visiting Tokyo’s Most Unusual Vending Machines
Find cursed items, insects, cakes in cans, fresh cream, and other unique and quirky goods inside Tokyo's vending machines.
Find cursed items, insects, cakes in cans, fresh cream, and other unique and quirky goods inside Tokyo's vending machines.
Sakura Hotel Nippori is a budget-friendly hotel that caters to large groups and has plenty of room (and rooms). While it misses out on a bustling location, it is in a serene old town with a direct link to Narita Airport. What’s the hotel like? …
These hotels come with views of Tokyo's iconic landmarks. We've highlighted the best for your budget.
While Courtyard has seen better days, it will soon undergo a renovation in 2023. Right now, its meeting rooms, gym, and reasonable breakfast should satisfy the typical business traveler. What’s the hotel like? The exterior of the hotel isn't …
AC Hotel offers a comfortable hideaway in and outside of your room with plenty of areas to work or relax in -- including a lounge and roof terrace.
Aloft Tokyo Ginza is a hotel that aims to blend music, art, and design -- and it does it pretty well. Its colorful aesthetic gets young travelers in the door and the rooftop, bar, and altogether lively atmosphere make them stay. There is the …
Living the high life in Omotesandō doesn’t mean spending an arm and a leg. Our tips help you explore this luxurious town fancy-free.
Being a student is tough. While the cup ramen may be better in Japan, money worries are international. (Plus, don't you want to try the real stuff?) The solution for many hungry undergraduates around the world is a part-time job. Before the …
The average Japanese post office can be a headache for the uninitiated, and it’s just gotten more complicated with the phasing out of handwritten labels for international mail. If you don’t know your Yu-Pack from your ePacket, then this guide is …
With over 100 wild species of ornamental cherry trees and up to 600 cultivars in Japan, there's a lot more variety in appearance and flowering periods than you might think.
Adopting a rescued dog or cat in Tokyo rather than buying a pet from a puppy or kitten mill is the way to go.
So, you’ve finally adopted the pet of your dreams. They’re loveable, plump, and everything you could ever want. But wait. Your boss is sending you on a business trip to Okinawa and little Popo can’t be left alone. All of your friends suddenly …
If you don’t feel like dragging yourself to your nearest supermarket only to get knocked over by a ruthless, carrot-hogging auntie, then you might just want to stay on the couch and do the food shopping online this week. And we won’t judge if …
Sakura Hotel Jimbocho is a budget hotel run by the same people as Sakura Hostel Asakusa, Sakura Hotel Nippori, and Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro. Consequently, it's quite different to a lot of other hotels in Tokyo as the target clientele is primarily …