January 26th
Light As Air: Five Tempura Treasures in Tokyo
Light and crispy or dripping with oil—tempura is the Jekyll and Hyde of Japanese food, but we know where to find the […]
A Cheapo's guide to Eating & Drinking in Tokyo
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January 25th
Okonomiyaki: Osaka and Hiroshima-Style Soul Food in Tokyo
It’s hard to precisely and concisely describe okonomiyaki in English. The common translations of “Japanese […]
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January 21st
Eating with the Season: 10 Winter Foods to Try in Japan
10 uniquely Japanese winter foods to try—from yuzu, tofu and the risky dinner option of puffer fish to the celebratory […]
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January 10th
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January 7th
Keeping Warm with Nabe: Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo
Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish that's usually enjoyed in groups. Here are some affordable restaurants in the city.
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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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November 21st
The Cheeriest Christmas Markets in Tokyo
If you too like your holiday season with a bit of European flair.
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November 15th
Eating with the Season: 10 Fall Foods to Try in Japan
The autumn season is rich with sweet and savory flavors!
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October 25th
Nakiryu: Tantalizing Tantanmen with a Michelin Star
Nakiryu has been awarded a Michelin star for its famous tantanmen noodles: spicy, rich and definitely worth queuing for.
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October 15th
Matcha Cafes: Green Tea in Tokyo
Cafes that specialize in green tea are surprisingly not that popular in Tokyo. Here are 3 cafes where you can get your […]
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September 12th
The Michelin Mega-Guide to Tokyo: Fine Dining in the City
Our Tokyo Michelin star restaurant mega-guide will have you not only eating some of the best food in the world—but the […]
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August 16th
Low-Cost Night Cruises on Tokyo Bay
For a unique view of the metropolis, there is no better way than to jump on one of the many boats offering cruises along […]
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August 6th
Sustainable Sushi and Other Japanese Food that Doesn’t Cost the Earth
How to make meal choices that help the environment without hurting your wallet.
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August 1st
SponsoredA Taste of Tokyo Nightlife: Your Guide to Local Izakaya Food Tours
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Harajuku’s Kawaii Monster Cafe: Alice in Wonderland Meets Wonka on Acid
"Seated in cakes and teacups, you can enjoy the different puddings as icing drips down the walls, and human-sized forks […]
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Guide to Free Wifi Cafes in Tokyo
Where to go when you need a cuppa and connectivity.
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June 11th
Eating with the Season: 12 Japanese Summer Foods to Try
Japanese summer foods are tasty, refreshing, light—and sometimes you have to catch it yourself! Read on for the season's […]
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April 30th
Lose Yourself at Tokyo’s Top 12 Themed Restaurants
Drink with demons, munch with Moomin or climb into a coffin for your own funeral service—all in the name of culinary fun […]
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March 20th
Under the Beaten Tracks in Nakameguro
Take a walk along the train tracks and explore some of the area's culinary delights.
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March 3rd
Bargain Breakfasts: Morning Sets to Make Your Day
The early bird catches the cheapo meal in Japan.
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February 11th
Beautiful Food: Tokyo’s Most Eye-Catching Eats
Rainbow sandwiches, multi-colored cheesecake, Totoro cream puffs—there are lots of stunning creations to be eaten in Tokyo.
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January 24th
Tokyo’s Kissaten: Showa-Style Coffee Shops
Experience another era inside one of the city's many established old-school coffee houses.
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January 23rd
Onigiri: The Ultimate Cheapo Guide to Japan’s Favorite Snack
When it comes to Japanese snacks, nothing beats the humble onigiri—toothsome and cheap.
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January 18th
Random Ramen: 9 Unique Bowls You Have to Try in Tokyo
Japan's favorite noodle dish goes far and beyond the regular flavors.