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Best Wagyu In Tokyo

If you love beef, there are few better places on the planet to eat it than in Japan. 'Wagyu' is typically associated with Kobe beef outside of Japan, but the word literally just means 'Japanese bee

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Best Yakitori In Tokyo

Unsurprisingly, Tokyo is home to some of the world's best yakitori restaurants. Whether you're after a refined experience or something more down-to-earth, you're sure to find it in Tokyo. These are a

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Billboard Live Tokyo

Billboard Live Tokyo in Roppongi is a fantastic live music venue hosting musicians from Japan and around the world. A gig here comes with bonus views of the Tokyo nightscape through the massive glass

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Bills

Hankering for the world's best breakfast? Skip the queues in the Harajuku outlet and eat at the Decks Odaiba branch of Australian restaurant Bills. ![Bills](https://p

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Bingoya

Bingoya in Shinjuku is where traditional Japanese craft shopping begins and ends - a visit here is all you need to fulfil all your Japanese craft desires. ![Bingoya](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos

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Bird Land

Renowned Michelin-starred yakitori restaurant Bird Land in Ginza might be intimidating for some - but the Marunouchi branch is far more accessible and relaxed, and you'll get the same amazing ingredie

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Blue And White

Run by expat American Amy Katoh, Blue & White in Roppongi sells a beautifully-curated selection of blue and white traditional Japanese crafts. It's great if you want to [hunt d

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Blue Note Tokyo

With its lineup of world-class musicians giving nightly shows, Blue Note Tokyo in Aoyama is one of the premier locations in the city for live jazz performances. It's not cheap, but ticket prices are w

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Book And Bed Tokyo Shinjuku

Book and Bed Tokyo Shinjuku is a hostel with a twist - you sleep in boxes between hundreds of books lining the shelves! A night's stay here is a charming bookish experience for bibliophiles. Don't exp

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Book Tea Bed Shibuya

If you'd like to try the capsule hotel experience, Book Tea Bed is a great place to do it. Located a short distance up the hill from Shibuya Station, it's a friendly place that welcomes both men and w

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Brasserie St Bernardus

If you're yearning for Belgian beer in Tokyo, a good place to visit is Brasserie St. Bernardus in Kanda. It's not the cheapest place around, but it does cost less than

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Brewdog

The Tokyo outpost of Scotland's most famous beer export, Brewdog, finds its home in a stylish beerhouse in Roppongi. Go for their fantastic craft beers and scotch eggs. ![Brew

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Brooklyn Parlor

A cafe in Shinjuku that serves real food, has plenty of seating, and is a lovely place to chill out? Brooklyn Parlor ticks all the boxes. ![Brooklyn Parlor](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-h869HD

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Brown Rice Canteen

Yes, you can have traditional Japanese food that doesn't contain fish stock! Brown Rice Canteen in Omotesando serves up set lunches showcasing great Japanese vegetables and fermented foods -- everythi

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Bunkamura The Museum

Shibuya isn't just all about the shopping or clubbing. Get your art and culture fix at the excellent Bunkamura The Museum. ![Bunkamura The Museum](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-JGHxBpm/0/61535f

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Buta Daigaku

Travelling on a budget? You'll love the wallet-friendly Buta Daigaku -- delicious pork rice bowls can be had here for as little as JPY500. To go the whole hog, shell out JPY1080 for a donburi topped w

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Butagumi Dining

Craving a quick meal in Roppongi? Head to Butagumi Dining - a casual tonkatsu restaurant taking this B-grade cuisine staple to heavenly heights. ![ The 110g premium pork loin

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Cafe Anarchy Mama

Cafe Anarchy Mama is a small 10-seater cafe in the Iwasaki Museum. The soup lunch makes a decent meal and it's just right if you want a quick coffee break. ![Cafe Anarchy Mama](https://photos.smugmu

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Cafe De Lambre

Café de L'Ambre in Ginza is a legendary coffeehouse that's been in operation since 1948. Though the original owner passed away at the age of 104 in March 2018, the coffee continues to be exce

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Cafe De Lento

Cafe de lento is a cozy cafe in the Motomachi district. A lovely place to relax, you'll wish you could eat their lunches every day. A little pricey, though. ![Cafe de lento](https://photos.smugmug.c

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Campion Ale

Asakusa Beer Kobo (formerly Campion Ale) in Asakusa is another great addition to Tokyo's pub scene. Conveniently, it's right next to a tasty okonomiyaki restaurant - so you can wash dinner down with a

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Can I Travel To Japan Now

Japan is finally open! Travelers from most countries can now enter Japan without applying for a visa in advance. Best of all, there are NO Covid protocols to enter Japan: You do NOT need proof of vacc

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Canal Cafe

Canal Café on a canal in Iidabashi, northwest of the Imperial Palace, is a nice place for a light meal on a sunny day. This outdoor cafe isn't not worth a special trip, but it's a

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Candeo Hotels Ueno Koen Tokyo

The Candeo Hotels Ueno-koen is a simple, reasonably priced business hotel near Uguisudani Station in Ueno. ![Candeo Hotels Ueno-koen](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-dsMdDP8/0/b0148a62/L/i-dsMdDP

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Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Premier Tokyo Shinjuku Station Male Tokyo

If you want to try the Japanese capsule hotel experience, this male-only place in Shinjuku is your best bet in Tokyo. It's less than five minutes' walk to Shinjuku Station and clean and convenient. !

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Capsule Hotel Anshin Oyado Tokyo Shinbashi Male Capsule Hotel Tokyo

If you're really looking to save some money or just want to try a capsule hotel, this place is nicer than most and it's right next to Shimbashi Station, which is convenient. ![Capsule Hotel Anshin Oy

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Capsule Sauna New Century Tokyo

If you want to save some serious money or just want to try the capsule hotel experience, this male-only capsule hotel is a good choice. ![Capsule and Sauna New Century](https://photos.smugmug.com/pho

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Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel Tokyo

The Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel is a large and reasonably priced luxury hotel in Shibuya, one of Tokyo's best places to be based. ![Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-mKGG

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Chanpuru Ya

For hearty, homestyle Okinawan cooking, check out Chanpuru-ya, an underground izakaya in Ginza. ![Rafute, a braised pork belly dish. This is detailed in a paragraph below.](https://photos.smugmug.com

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Chantoya Coconut Curry

Chantoya Coconut Curry in Jimbocho looks like your average gorgeous Tokyo cafe, but it serves some fabulous coconut curries. If you're in a hurry or just want to eat at home instead, they have a take-

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