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Drum Museum
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
The Drum Museum in Asakusa is loud, interactive, pure percussive fun - you're sure to leave on a festive note! ![Drum Museum](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-Q5kRkx8/0/0bdcd403/L/i-Q5k
Read MoreDrunk Bears
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
Drunk Bears is an unpretentious pub in Shiodome carrying a good selection of beers from around the world. Don't go out of your way to visit, but it's w
Read MoreEat Like A Local In Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
Tired of eating with tourists? Want to eat where Tokyo locals actually eat? Then check out our guide to some of Tokyo's best local restaurants. ![Sushi restaurant near Tsukiji Market](/images/blog/to
Read MoreEbisu Daikanyama And Meguro
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
Ebisu, Daikanyama and Meguro are three ultra-cool hubs on the west side of Tokyo. They're popular with fashionable and progressive young Tokyoites. These areas have a local feeling that is lacking fro
Read MoreEchigoya Sandayu
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
Echigoya Sandayu is a tasty, inexpensive teishoku lunch spot that's open all afternoon in Shibuya. You can't argue with that! ![The grilled rockfish set lunch at Echigoya Sandayu.](https://photos.smu
Read MoreEdo Tokyo Museum
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
March 2025: Please note the Edo-Tokyo Museum is closed for renovation until spring 2026. Please see our Asakusa, Ryogoku and Skytree page for other things to see and do in the area. If
Read MoreElysee Hikaru
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
Elysee Hikaru is a contemporary French restaurant with a dose of 1980s nouvelle cuisine. It's not cheap and cheerful but is perfect for a romantic date. ![Elysee Hikaru](https://photos.smugmug.com/To
Read MoreEnoshima Island Day Trip Itinerary
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
With a shrine, garden, and caves, Enoshima Island is a great place to soak up some sun, sea, and sky. Use our Enoshima Island Day Trip Itinerary to make the most of your time there. ![Chigogafuchi on
Read MoreFirst Avenue Tokyo Station
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
With around 100 shops and restaurants, First Avenue Tokyo Station has enough to keep you occupied and satiated for hours on end. Your only problem is deciding where and what to eat for lunch here. ![
Read MoreFirst Time In Tokyo
- Tokyo , First time in japan
- 15 Jun, 2025
So you want to see Tokyo? Here is where to start. I'll guide you step-by-step through all the big questions: When, where, why and how. And, of course, how much. ![Shibuya Crossing at night, Tokyo](/i
Read MoreFour Seasons Hotel Tokyo Marunouchi Tokyo Station Marunouchi District Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
Literally overlooking Tokyo Station, the Four Seasons Tokyo is a small boutique-style hotel with comfortable rooms and an intimate feeling. ![Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi -- Tokyo Station a
Read MoreFresh One Juice Stand
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
If you like fresh fruit juice, you'll love this simple place under Tokyo Station. It's a great place to grab a healthy drink before boarding a train. ![Fresh One Juice Stand](https://photos.smugmug.c
Read MoreFuji Torii
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
The nondescript-looking Fuji-Torii on Omotesando-dori Avenue trades in high-quality art, antiques and statement pieces. Just make sure you have a generous budget for shopping here. ![Fu
Read MoreFunabashiya Honten
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
A short walk from Shinjuku Station takes you to Funabashiya, which is the place to go for elegant, tasty tempura set meals. ![Prawn tempura.](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-HFzXtxF/0/c1558826/L/
Read MoreGanso Unatetsu
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
If you love eel and you're feeling adventurous, head over to Ganso Unatetsu in Shibuya. This hole-in-the-wall unagi specialist serves skewers using all parts of the eel from head to tail. Grilled over
Read MoreGarlic Jos
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
As the name suggests, Garlic Jo's is all about garlicky food. And they mean it too -- a real boon in a country that's otherwise rather averse to the stuff! ![Garlic Jo's](https://photos.smugmug.com/T
Read MoreGate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon Hulic Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
The Gate Hotel Asakusa is a stylish and comfortable hotel that commands the best location in Asakusa. ![The Gate Hotel Asakusa Kaminarimon by Hulic](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pjgbx95/0/2c54
Read MoreGay And Lesbian Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
Tokyo is a very comfortable and attractive destination for gay and lesbian travelers. Here, I'll introduce some of the attractions and events of interest to the LGBT community. ![Rainbow Bridge in T
Read MoreGelato Firenze
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
There's always a queue at Firenze in summer, but true gelato lovers know their scoops are good all year-round. If you're feeling brave, try the gelato soda. ![Gelato Firenze](https://photos.smugmug.c
Read MoreGen Yamamoto
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
Gen Yamamoto in Azabu-Juban may have the world's most famous seasonal cocktail tasting menu. This remarkable bar is a must-visit for any cocktail connoisseur visiting Tokyo. ![Gen Yamamoto](https://p
Read MoreGetting Around Tokyo
- Tokyo
- 15 Jun, 2025
Tokyo is a huge sprawling city but it's served by one of the world's best public transport systems. Here, I'll give you all the details on getting around Tokyo easily. ![Waiting train in Tokyo ](/
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