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Tokyo Shopping Guide

Traditional street shop in Tokyo

Tokyo ruined shopping for me everywhere else. I don’t mean that in a soft, nostalgic way. I mean that after spending two weeks browsing twelve-floor stationery stores, ¥100 shops with better design sense than most Western boutiques, and underground food…

The Best Things to Do with Kids in Tokyo

Visitors immersed in TeamLab Borderless light installation in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of those cities that sounds like it shouldn’t work with children. Thirteen million people, a train network that requires a PhD to decode, and a culture that values quiet composure in public spaces — none of that…

Tokyo on a Budget

Tokyo is cheaper than you think. Real daily budgets, cheap accommodation, free attractions, and where to eat well for under 1000 yen.

Tokyo Food Guide

Savor the mouthwatering taste of fresh ramen noodles lifted by chopsti

Ramen, sushi, izakayas, street food, and convenience store meals — a Tokyo food guide with specific restaurants, prices, and opinions.

Tokyo Travel Guide

Shibuya Crossing at night, Tokyo

Everything you need to plan your Tokyo trip — neighborhoods, food, transport, day trips, and the best tours to book.