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Inside Final Fantasy Eorzea Cafe An Overview And Guide To Getting Tickets

Do you love Final Fantasy games? Ever wish you could spend time in one of its magical realms? Then visiting Final Fantasy Eorzea Cafe in Akihabara is a no-brainer. Our guide shows you how to get ticke

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Institute For Nature Study In Meguro

Walking in the forest and marshlands of the Institute for Nature Study in Meguro makes for a gorgeous green escape from the hustle and bustle of urban Tokyo. ![Institute for Nature Study in Meguro](h

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Intercontinental Ana Tokyo

Located in Akasaka, the InterContinental ANA Tokyo is a large and long-standing hotel that offers some of the cheapest luxury hotel room rates in the city. ![Intercontinen

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Intercontinental Yokohama Grand

The InterContinental Yokohama Grand has modern and spacious 5-star luxury rooms with gorgeous views across Tokyo Bay. The service is the real highlight. ![InterContinental Yokohama Grand](https://pho

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International Roaming Rates For Japan

Can you use your own phone in Japan without paying a fortune? The answer is: It depends. Here are the latest roaming rates for major American, British and Australian phone companies. ![Ubuntu SmartPh

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Ippei

Even with hundreds of lunch options around Tokyo Station, Ippei is a clear favorite with many office workers in the area. Hearty, solid, inexpensive set lunches of Japanese favourites that arrive with

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Ippudo 2

Ippudo is a name that may be familiar to travellers before they get to Tokyo - but the tonkotsu ramen chain is still a solid choice when you're looking for a quick meal in Roppongi - or any of its oth

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Ippudo Ginza

Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen chain Ippudo might be familiar to well-travelled diners worldwide, but it's still a solid choice when you're looking for a quick meal in Ginza - or any of its othe

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Ippudo Marunouchi

December 2024: Please note Ippudo Marunouchi has now permanently closed. Please see our Tokyo Station and Marunouchi page for other dining options in the district.

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Ippudo

Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen chain Ippudo might be familiar to well-travelled diners worldwide, but it's still a solid choice when you're looking for a quick meal in Ebisu - or a

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Isetan Department Store

With several floors of stylish, high-quality clothes, and a fantastic food hall, the Isetan department store in the west side of Shinjuku is heaven for fashionistas and foodies. ![Isetan Department S

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Isola Blu

Down an unassuming, quiet street in Ginza is some of the best pizza Tokyo has to offer. Die-hard pizza fans will love Isola blu's crispy, chewy, wood-fired pizza. ![Isola blu](https://photos.smugmug.

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Izuei Honten

For an unagi experience of a lifetime, visit Izu-ei Honten in Ueno. Any restaurant that's been going strong for over 200 years is doing something right with their food. ![Izuei Honten](https://photos

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Izakaya Kanoya

Izakaya Kanoya in Ueno is a crowd pleaser of an izakaya. Like many places in the area, the food is decent and prices reasonable, but the best part is that it opens at 10am - so you can have beer and s

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Janoshin

Looking for a no-fuss neighborhood sushi joint that's also good value for money? The quiet and unassuming Janoshin in Kojimachi might be right up your alley. ![Sushi Hebi no Shin](https://photos.smug

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Japan Covid Vaccination And Testing Page

Last Update: April 29, 2023On April 29, 2023, the Japanese g

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Japan Mask Rules And Regulations

On March 13, Japan dropped the indoor masking recommendation. So, you no

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Japan Rail Pass How To Get It

Prices of the Japan Rail Pass increased by about 70% on October 1, 2023. With this price rise, the Japan Rail Pass will not save most travelers money and you'll do better with individual tickets. Here

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Japan Sword

Do you absolutely need an authentic Japanese katana to display in your living room? You should visit sword specialist Japan Sword in Toranomon, which will cater to all your sharp-edged desires. ![Jap

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Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square

Visiting Tokyo, but wish you could check out some other regions? Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square might not take you out of Tokyo, but it brings the best crafts from all over the country under o

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Jcii Camera Museum

Are you a photography buff? Located in the Hanzomon area just west of the Imperial Palace, the JCII Camera Museum is a small but interesting destination for serious fans of cameras.

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Jewish Tokyo

The Jewish people have a surprisingly long history in Japan. Here is a summary of services available to Jewish travelers in Tokyo and some background on Jewish history in Japan. ![Monument for Chiune

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Jimbocho Book Town

Bibliophiles and curry lovers, take note. With around 200 bookstores and an abundance of curry restaurants, Jimbocho Book Town is the place to combine complementary passions for reading and eating cur

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Jimbocho

Jimbocho is Tokyo's famous used-bookstore district. It caters to a variety of artistic interests and is well situated in central Tokyo for fast and easy access to other entertainments. For families, c

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Jiromaru

A Korean barbeque beef restaurant serving great wagyu without breaking the bank? That's exactly what Jiromaru in Shinjuku is -- a standing yakiniku bar that's as cheap as chips. They sell different cu

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Jojoen Ebisu Garden Place

For classy Korean barbecue with a view, Jojoen Ebisu Garden Place is where to go. A price tag accompanies the sky-high view, but it's worth splashing out for. ![Jojoen Ebisu Garden Place](https://pho

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Jomon Roppongi

The slightly upscale Jomon Roppongi is a firm favorite with locals, and it's easy to see why. Everyone's sure to love their delicious, unpretentious Hakata-style grilled skewers. ![Jomon Roppongi](ht

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Jomon

For slightly upscale but unpretentious, umami-packed Hakata-style grilled skewers, Jomon in Roppongi hits the spot. ![ackerel-wrapped enoki mushrooms with sudachi lime - greater than the sum of its p

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Joto Curry Akihabara

Japanese-style curry rarely gets better than Joto Curry. Head over to the Akihabara outpost of this beloved Osakan curry chain for a hearty plate of curry that's sure to blow you away. ![Joto Curry A

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Jp Tower Kitte Restaurants

KITTE is a stylish shopping and dining complex located at the south exit of Tokyo Station. It's home to some great restaurants on the 5th and 6th floors, as well as the basement. Don't forget to check

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