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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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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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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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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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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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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier Tokyo

At the southern end of Ginza, close to Shimbashi, the Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza Premier is a stylish business hotel with great views from many rooms.

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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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Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda Tokyo

If you're looking for a good hotel value and you don't mind being a little out of the way, the Mitsui Garden Hotel Gotanda - Tokyo is a great choice. It's not that far from Tokyo's major hubs and the

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia Gai Tokyo

This business hotel midway between Hamamatsucho and Shiodome offers rock-bottom rates and decent, if small, rooms. ![Mitsui Garden Hotel Shiodome Italia-Gai](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-PLmDQ

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Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno Tokyo

The Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno has the best location of any hotel in Ueno. It's a smart and relatively comfortable business hotel with reasonable moderate rates. ![Mitsui Garden Hotel Ueno](htt

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Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi Main Store

Mitsukoshi in Nihonbashi has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a kimono seller. This giant department store is highly worth visiting for the gorgeous architecture and interior decoration

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Mokubaza

Mokubaza's keema curry is the heavenly holy trinity of stewed meat, melted cheese and egg yolk. It's a great way to fill up while exploring Harajuku or Shibuya. ![The moment after breaking

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Momijiya

Momijiya in Iidabashi is well-loved for its delicious Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki pancakes, packed with plenty of vegetables, meat, and noodles. Whether it's the best in Tokyo is debatable, but it's a

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Momonoki House

Looking for vegetarian options in Harajuku? In the quiet neighborhood of Jingumae 2-chome is Momonoki House - a local vegetarian restaurant which has been going strong since 1976. ![Momonoki House](h

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Mori Art Museum

The Mori Art Museum in Roppongi Hills is hardly a secret spot - but it is one of the best contemporary art museums in Tokyo, and has one of the best views of the city to boot. ![Mori Art Museum](http

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Mori Building Digital Art Museum Teamlab Borderless

May 2024: Please note teamLab Borderless has relocated to Azabudai Hills. See our in-depth review of the new teamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills installation. You can buy ticke

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Mori Jp Tower And Azabudai Hills Sky Lobby

At 325 meters (1067 feet), the Mori JP Tower in the Azabudai Hills complex (near Roppongi) is Japan's highest skyscraper. The observatory on the upper floors offers amazing views but access is limited

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Morimoto

For an old-school yakitori experience in the heart of Tokyo, eat some grilled chicken with the regulars at Shibuya's Morimoto. ![Aigamo and gonbo skewers on a plate. Read on to find out more.](https:

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Mugi To Olive

Sometimes eating like a local means queuing like a local. Thankfully, at Mugi to Olive in Ginza, the lines don't last long -- which is a boon when you want some g

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