The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
If Disney isn’t your dream but you love a good theme park then Tokyo will not disappoint - choose from hello kitty …
Get handy transport tips to help plan your trip.
Being a student is tough. While the cup ramen may be better in Japan, money worries are international. (Plus, …
A step-by-step guide from Arrivals at the airport to the train platform (plus transfers).
Tokyo Vice—the TV series inspired by the Jake Adelstein book—was shot in Tokyo over 2020/21. Set in 1999, …
As one of the liveliest areas in all of Tokyo, Harajuku is everything you expect it to be and more. It’s a …
Japan’s postal system can be a headache for the uninitiated, and it’s just gotten more complicated with the phasing out …
Designer manhole covers are a thing in Japan, and there are hundreds of Pokémon-themed ones across the country. …
Set in Tokyo in 1999, Tokyo Vice is an antidote to all those cartoonish, over the top depictions of Tokyo, like in the …
TV drama Tokyo Vice is based on the real-life story of American-journalist-in-Japan Jake Adelstein. It’s set in 1999 …
Japan’s system of tolled expressways can get you to most places that you want to go, and there’s no doubt …
We're not featherless bipeds for nothing! Put your feet to good use and save money by walking between central stations …
As one of the most popular destinations in every Tokyo guidebook, Asakusa is home to a good number of shrines, temples, …
Missed last train? Have too much luggage in tow for public transportation? A step-by-step guide to catching a taxi in Tokyo.
Tamjai SamGor Mixian (“SamGor”) is a fast casual restaurant from Hong Kong specializing in mixian (rice noodles), with …
Updated with the latest rules & regulations, as well as resources.
The mostly flat, utilitarian cityscape of Tokyo doesn’t lend itself to an abundance of romantic spots, but they …
What of hanami picnics if cherry blossom festivals are canceled (again)?
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
Leaving Japan? Here's what you need to take care of before you go. A guide to tax, closing accounts, and the other …
With over 100 wild species of ornamental cherry trees and up to 600 cultivars in Japan, there's a lot more variety in …
Easy to find and often covered by Japanese health insurance, kampo is worth knowing about.
If you’re a second language learner, you might agree that the nervous excitement of starting a conversation is …
The good news: foreigners can rent apartments in Japan. The bad news? It can be hard to do so. We’ve combined our …