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Luggage Shipping The Smart Way To Travel In Japan

The best way to travel light and easy in Japan is to use their super-efficient overnight luggage shipping services (takkyubin). You'll never have to carry anything more than a light knapsack! Just be

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Maisen

Located in an old converted bathhouse near Omotesando Station, tonkatsu specialist Maisen has devotees lining up for its spectacular tonkatsu. Expect to pay a premium for quality, and decide for yours

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Maltan

Located near the south exit of Kanda Station, Maltan is a funky little basement bar serving Japanese craft beers and single-malt whiskies. It can be a little smoky, but the cozy atmosphere and eccentr

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Manchinro Honten

Manchinro Honten is a memorable, old-guard Cantonese restaurant in Yokohama's Chinatown with a reasonably-priced lunch of dim sum and dumplings. ![Manchinro Honten](https://photos.smugmug.com/Tokyo/n

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Mandara

Jimbocho is famous for two things: bookstores and curry. After book shopping in Jimbocho, fortify yourself with some fabulous keema and chicken curry at underground Indian restaurant Mandara. ![Manda

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Mandarake Complex

Are you into secondhand manga or vintage games? Whether you're into collectible figurines and cards or fan-drawn manga, there's something for everyone at the 8-floor Mandarake Complex in Akihabara. If

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Mandarake

Fans of manga, or Japanese comics, should head to Mandarake in Shibuya for secondhand books and a range of anime merchandise. Who needs to visit Akihabara? ![Mandarake

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Mandarin Oriental Tokyo Tokyo Station Marunouchi District Tokyo

Located high atop a tower in Nihombashi, within walking distance of Tokyo Station, the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo is arguably the best hotel in Tokyo. ![Mandarin Oriental Tokyo -- Tokyo Station and Maru

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Manpuku

Old-school ramen joint Manpuku in Ginza has been in business since 1929. In a city where ramen restaurant turnover is scarily quick, their classic Tokyo-style ramen has withstood the test of

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Marunouchi Building Restaurants Zone

Fancy some sky-high fine dining around Tokyo Station? Head to the 35th and 36th floors of the Marunouchi Building for a meal there - or just check out the free lounge. ![Marunouchi B

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Marunouchi Hotel Tokyo

The Marunouchi Hotel is a sleek and stylish business hotel that is located right outside Tokyo Station. With clean and attractive rooms and good views, it's a solid value in the mid-budget range. ![M

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Marunouchi House

Marunouchi House in the Marunouchi Building has a 7th floor outdoor terrace where you can enjoy glorious, unfettered views of Tokyo Station while enjoying a delicious meal from one of

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Maruwa

You'll have to queue for Maruwa's perfectly juicy tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlets) and delicious miso soup -- but it's a must-try if you're in the area. ![Maruwa](https://photos.smugmug.com/Toky

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Maruzen Marunouchi Main Store

For all your non-Japanese reading needs, look no further than the main branch of Maruzen bookstore in Marunouchi. Whether you're looking for the latest literary publications, magazines, or hard-hittin

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Manten Sushi Marunouchi

There's no shortage of high end sushi restaurants in Tokyo, but very few can match Manten Sushi Marunouchi's cost performance in this category. This is one of the true

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Masago Saryou

Tucked down a quiet alley, Masago Saryou is a gorgeous 2-star kaiseki restaurant serving some truly fabulous kaiseki banquets. Reservations are a must. ![Masago Saryou](https://photos.smugmug.com/Tok

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Matsuya Ginza

Matsuya Ginza is one of several excellent department stores on Chuo-dori Street. Though it's fantastic for women's fashion, the food hall here is rather unremarkable. ![Matsuya Gi

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Mawashizushi Katsu

Mawashizushi Katsu in the Yokohama Sky Building serves tasty, affordable conveyor-belt sushi -- fun for adults and kids alike, with vegetarian options too. What visitor to Japan could fail to be char

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Meiji Jingu Shrine

A visit to Meiji-jingu Shrine, located in a gorgeous forest right in the middle of Tokyo, is a fantastic reprieve from the colorful, overwhelming world of Harajuku. ![Meiji-jin

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Men Ya Iraka

Men-ya Iraka specialises in tsukemen, or ramen noodles with a dipping broth on the side. One slurp and you'll be hooked. It's budget-friendly too. ![Men-ya Iraka](https://photos.smugmug.com/Tokyo/n-S

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Mi No Ringo

Mi no Ringo's keema curry is saucy, soul-warming, and spicy - a perfect lunch break on a chilly autumn day in Harajuku. ![A broken yolk and melted cheese over keema curry and rice - all you ever need

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Mihashi

Lovers of sweets should make a beeline for Mihashi in Ueno for their Japanese-style desserts. Come for the anmitsu, stay for the red bean paste and soft serve ice cream! ![Chestnut anmitsu wi

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Mikimoto

Cultured pearl purveyor Mikimoto in Ginza has several outlets in the area. The most visited and photographed one is Mikimoto Ginza 2 - its striking facade brings to mind shimmering pink pearl

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Milan Nataraj

For delicious Indian food that's vegan and budget-friendly, head over to Milan Nataraj, located a short walk from Shibuya crossing. Where else are you going to find vegan naan in this city? There are

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Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo

Well located in Higashi (East) Ginza, the Millennium Mitsui Garden Hotel Tokyo is a stylish and popular business hotel that offers easy access to both Ginza and Tsukiji. ![Millenn

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Mimaru Suites Tokyo Nihombashi A Family Friendly Oasis In Central Tokyo

Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, the Mimaru Suites Tokyo Nihombashi is a modern apartment-style hotel with spacious suites perfect for families of four to six members. Opened in early 2023, the hotel is

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Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro

With 15 branches throughout Tokyo (as well as others across Japan), the Mimaru hotel chain has become a favorite of traveling families and small groups for their home-like suites and apartments. The M

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Mimaru Tokyo Shinjuku West

The Mimaru Tokyo Shinjuku West is THE BEST FAMILY HOTEL IN TOKYO. It's got a great location in west Shinjuku, which is our favorite place to stay in the city, and it's got a variety of large rooms (ap

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Miraikan

Miraikan or "The Future Center" in Odaiba is an excellent science museum dedicated to the best of Japanese technology and cutting-edge research. It's a [great place to bring kids](tokyo-1-day-itinerar

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Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum

With its striking red-brick facade, the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum is an iconic landmark in the Marunouchi area. Even if you don't attend an exhibition, you can still

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