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Tokyo Restaurant Guide: Choose by Area × Food!

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5 Reasons to Visit Nikko: Japan's Mystical City, Rich in Nature

Nikko Rivers, Lakes & Canyons

Nikko is located in the northwestern part of Tochigi Prefecture, best known for its vast and rich nature as well as the the many famous sightseeing spots, including historical shrines and temples. As it used to be the sacred land of mountain worship, many people visit the place for its distinctive mystical atmosphere.

Rabu Ginza Glasse: Savoring High-Grade Pork Shabu-Shabu

Must-See
The complete guide of Yanesen where good old Japan still remains

Ueno Traditional Shopping Districts
NAMJATOWN: Ikebukuro's Theme Park of Magical Worlds, Scary Houses, and Delicious Gyoza

Ikebukuro Theme Parks
[MOVIE] Traditional Comedy in Japan - Kyogen

Shibuya Noh
Nihonshu Bar Fuksuke – No Matter where you are from, this Japanese Sake Connoisseur has the Right Drink for You!

Ueno Other Japanese Food
［MOVIE］Masahi Hirao’s Bonsai Performance – A Modern Take on Traditional Japanese Culture

Other Traditional Performing Arts
Old Imperial Bar in Hibiya, Tokyo

Ginza Bars & Pubs

Cheap and Unique - Tokyo's Top 10 Guesthouses to Stay At

Asakusa Youth Hostels

Guesthouses; the fun, cheap version of hotels, preferred by all kinds of adventurers and travelers. Naturally, the hip metropolis of Tokyo does have its very own selection of creative, unique, artsy, and fancy guesthouses to offer. Among this extensive selection, we chose our top 10 spots that stood out for being particularly creative, a great choice for women traveling alone, and more! Let's take a look.

It's Not Black Beer! Tokyo's Top Three Draft Coffee Bars

Shinjuku Other Cafes & Sweets
Sachi no Otera Gohan: Discovering the Amazing World of Japanese and Buddhist Cuisine by Manga

Asakusa Japanese cuisine
Reliving the Massive Anime Success: Let’s Go on a Your Name. Pilgrimage in Tokyo!

Shinjuku Anime
Fifty Two Seats of Happiness: My Brunch on the Atmospheric Restaurant Train to Chichibu

Saitama Suburbs Forests & Mountains
Recommended Even for Beginners: Tokyo's Four Most Stylish Sake Bars

Ginza Bars & Pubs
10 Summer Foods You Must Try in Japan

Discovering the Back Alleys of Tokyo's Arakicho and its Top Three Gourmet Hotspots

Shinjuku Izakaya

The many back alleys of Arakicho in Tokyo's Yotsuya neighborhood was once a bustling geisha district, a major hub of entertainment for the Tokyoites of old. Now, the atmospheric alleys are crowded with restaurants and cafes, making it a popular gourmet hot spot right next to the lively Shinjuku. We've skimmed the area and found our three most favorite restaurants that we'd like to recommend to both Arakicho veterans and beginners!

Five Chopstick Etiquette Tips to Know in Japan
Tasting the Port of Yokohama: the Three Best Western-Style Restaurants

Yokohama Japanese western cuisine
Takoyaki - The Delicious Octopus Balls from Japan

Okonomiyaki & Monjya & Takoyaki
[MOVIE] A Walking Tour along Narita Omotesando

Narita Traditional Shopping Districts
Tokyo Fuku Meguri – Tokyo Jinja Good Luck Tour

Asakusa Shrines
Wagyu and Kobe Beef

Teppanyaki

5 Maid Cafes in Tokyo

Akihabara Other Cafes & Sweets

Maid cafes appeared in Akihabara around the year 2000. This novel idea of having girls dressed as maids interacting with customers became a huge sensation. Now, many maid cafes are establishing themselves as great entertainment spots with the help of intriguing, original concepts.

Perfect for a Classy Evening: The Three Best Bars with the Authentic Ginza Feel

Ginza Bars & Pubs
Preparing to Hike Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji Outdoor Activities
What to do at the Top of Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji Outdoor Activities
Ueno’s Ameyoko – Tokyo’s Charismatic Shopping Paradise of Amazing Deals

Ueno Pharmacies
Tokyo's Top Three Natural Hot Springs: Soak your Body!

Shinjuku Onsen & Sento
Tokyo's Free Sightseeing Buses - Explore the City, the Comfortable Way!

Odaiba Other Visit

Japan’s Traditional Footwear

There's a lot to admire about traditional Japanese clothing: exquisite kimono, colorful yukata, boldly designed happi, and simple, but dignified hakama are all celebrated garments originating from Japan. However there is one area of classic Japanese fashion that sometimes goes overlooked: traditional footwear!

[MOVIE] Learn, Make, and Eat with the Tokyo Sushi-Making Class!

Shibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari Culture Experience

The LIVE JAPAN team recently had the chance to participate in a sushi making experience! During this small group lesson offered by Tokyo Sushi-Making Tour, we learned the history and customs surrounding Japan’s world-famous <@raw fish|a=article:a0000339?sc_lid=lj_article_textlink@> and <@rice cuisine|a=article:a0000453?sc_lid=lj_article_textlink@>, before rolling up our sleeves and making real sushi for ourselves! Best of all, we could eat all the sushi we made–and there was plenty!