Koenji: Where Old-School Nostalgia and the Arts Converge
Koenji is known as a retro paradise and hipster haven, filled with music venues, old-school shopping streets, and a thriving arts scene.
Koenji is known as a retro paradise and hipster haven, filled with music venues, old-school shopping streets, and a thriving arts scene.
One of our favourite art events showcasing an eclectic mix of creative types.
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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With so many options for Japanese knives, where should you start?
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This 400-year-old market has just right amount of weird and wonderful!
Lesser-known Tokyo fish markets and street markets.
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An easy weekend escape for cheapos in Tokyo.
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Christmas shopping season is upon us, but we're here to make it a whole lot easier.
Shinjuku is a one-stop shop of department stores and megastores, with every name you've heard of and plenty more you haven't.
11 things to do in the area on a shoestring, all of which are located a hop and a step away from Ueno Station. Explorers, get ready.
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FULL GUIDE to Healthy Eating in Tokyo. Find the best places to buy organic vegetables, healthy and vegetarian produce, restaurants and farmers' markets.
Shibuya Crossing is iconic, but it doesn't take too long to—well—look at. Try these 6 things to do around the scramble to make your visit worthwhile!
These Tokyo art stores are masterpieces themselves—from sheer size, to beautiful design, these shops will get you inspired!
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