October 9th
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Suginami Animation Museum: Tokyo’s Heart of Anime Culture
Before Akihabara, there was Suginami, the real original center for Japanese geekdom.
Lucy Dayman
Originally from Melbourne Australia, a quarter life crisis saw Lucy leave her job as a music journalist to live in Tokyo—and so far it's turned out pretty great. Between writing, traveling, and daydreaming about konbini egg sandwiches, she dabbles in some very amateur film photography. You can check out her other work here: http://lucydayman.com/
All posts by Lucy Dayman
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October 7th
Time Travel Tokyo: The City’s Best Old-World Districts
Leave the neon lights of Akihabara and Shinjuku behind, and get to know the other side of the city.
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SponsoredExplore Kozushima: Tokyo’s Island Paradise
A 45-minute airplane ride or four-hour boat journey from Tokyo, Kozushima makes for an easy island escape.
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August 28th
2019 Rugby World Cup Host Cities and Venues in Japan
With the Rugby World Cup now just a few weeks away, it's time to get a little more familiar with the venues and cities hosting the rugby matches around Japan. One of the most exciting aspects is the sheer spread between the 2019 Rugby World Cup […]
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August 28th
SponsoredAfter-Dark Hangs at Tokyo’s First Regular Night Market
August marks the arrival of the first regular Tokyo Night Market — and it's pretty great. Artisan wares, good food & drink and laid-back vibes.
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August 12th
A Guide to Shibuya 109 – Home of Tokyo’s Youth Fashion Scene
Towering over central Shibuya all its metallic silver glory, Shibuya 109 is a department store that couldn’t possibly exist anywhere else but Japan.
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April 26th
A Guide to Matsuya, Asakusa’s Historic Shopping Haven
Whether you’re here on vacation or living in Tokyo for the long haul, there’s a very high chance you’ll spend a little time in Asakusa. The area has Sensoji (the city’s most famous temple), the towering Tokyo Skytree and the foodie mecca of […]
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April 17th
Go Beyond Tokyo’s Guidebook Weirdness to Find the Truly Unique
From robot restaurants to strange cafes and outlandish fashion, the adjective ‘weird’ has long been synonymous with Japan’s capital. Although trying out those quirky tourist attractions are a bit of a kick and provide some excellent social media […]
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February 27th
Tokyo After Dark: A Guide to Seeing the City Come to Life
Although cliché, there’s some serious truth to the fact that the city shows its true colors after dark.
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January 2nd
Tokyo Pub Crawl: Cheap Drinks and Crazy Times in Roppongi
See for yourself why this is one of Tokyo's top-rated tours.
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September 5th
A Beginner’s Guide to Japanese Pro Wrestling
From who to follow to how to get tickets and where to go, here’s everything you need to know about the New Japan Pro-Wrestling scene.
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September 5th
Interview with Japan Pro Wrestler Juice Robinson
Carnivals, sleeping in a dojo and battling it out at Tokyo Dome—a look inside the world of a professional wrestler in Japan.
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July 27th
5 Alternatives to Tsukiji Fish Market
Lesser-known Tokyo fish markets and street markets.