Nestled just a two-minute walk from the west exit of Shinjuku Station, Vagabond Bar feels like a secret you’ve stumbled upon in one of Tokyo’s busiest neighborhoods. Since opening its doors in 1976, this intimate piano jazz bar has remained …
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Why Melons Cost More Than Your Dinner (And What to Actually Buy) Tokyo has a reputation for eye-watering prices on everyday items, but nothing prepares first-time visitors for the fruit section. Walk into any high-end department store basement food hall …
Yokohama Chinatown is the biggest in Asia and one of the largest in the world. It covers around 10 blocks of streets and laneways. The area sits just 500 meters from Yokohama Harbour. This was the first place foreigners could …
Escape Tokyo’s modern buzz for a day (or weekend) in Kamakura, the ancient capital of Japan from 1185 to 1333. Just 1 hour by train southwest of central Tokyo, this coastal town was the seat of the first Shogun, Minamoto …
If you’re hunting for the ultimate free skyline panorama in Tokyo, skip the pricey towers and head straight to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (TMG or Tocho) in Nishi-Shinjuku. This twin-towered beast offers jaw-dropping 360-degree views from 202 meters up—often …
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Kanda Myojin Shrine: Tokyo’s Ancient Power Spot Next to Akihabara Nestled on a small hill just steps from Akihabara’s neon lights, Kanda Myojin (also called Kanda Jinja) is one of Tokyo’s oldest Shinto shrines. Founded in 730 AD, it has …
In the heart of one of Tokyo’s busiest districts, Juniso Kumano Shrine (also known as Kumano Jinja) offers a peaceful escape from the neon chaos of Shinjuku. Tucked inside Shinjuku Central Park in Nishi-Shinjuku, this beautiful Shinto shrine dates back …
The Godzilla Statue in Hibiya Square: Tokyo’s Towering Tribute to the King of Monsters Tokyo is full of larger-than-life icons, but few capture the city’s pop culture soul quite like the Godzilla statue in Hibiya Square. This imposing 3-meter-tall figure …
Kabuki-cho, Tokyo’s iconic red light and entertainment district, pulses with neon energy right in the heart of Shinjuku. Often called the city’s wildest neighborhood, it’s evolved from its gritty roots into a vibrant mix of nightlife, dining, cinema, and quirky …
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Tucked just east of Shinjuku Station — on the opposite side of the famous Kabukicho entertainment district — lies Inarikiō Shrine (稲荷鬼王神社), a small but atmospheric Shinto shrine that feels worlds away from the flashing lights and crowds of Tokyo’s …