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Tokyo Restaurant Guide: Choose by Area × Food!

Explore the Taste of Tokyo by Video

The 3 Must-Try Ramen Restaurants in Akihabara

Akihabara Ramen

Akihabara, one of Tokyo’s areas that is famous and popular among Japanese people and tourists alike. After World War II, many shops dealing in electronics and parts opened up in the area, earning Akihabara the now characteristic nickname of “electric town.” Following this trend, numerous large-scale home appliance and electronic retailers opened up for business all around the area, followed by specialty shops focusing on anime, manga, and pop culture merchandise. This anime culture is so palpable in Akihabara that it got yet another nickname: Moe City, or the City of Cute – although the famous anime term “moe” is hard to define. Today, Akihabara is known all around the world as the sacred city for every otaku and anime fan.

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

Must-See
Old Imperial Bar in Hibiya, Tokyo

Ginza Bars & Pubs
[MOVIE] From Tuna to Sushi: Visiting the Tuna Cutting Show and Tasting Fresh Fish in Tokyo

Tsukiji Shows
A Journey to Nikko's World Heritage: Toshogu Shrine

Nikko Cultural Heritage Sites
Free Fun in the Sun - Tokyo's Best Clamming and Shellfish Hunting Spots

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas
[MOVIE] Traditional Comedy in Japan - Kyogen

Shibuya Noh
Picnic in Tokyo: Five Unique Bakeries in Yoyogi-Uehara

Shibuya Other Cafes & Sweets

7 Stylish English-Speaking Hair Salons in Tokyo

Roppongi Beauty

In the stylish city of Tokyo, fashion icons gather from all over the world on the lookout for the latest trends. Hair salons, especially, are catering to this increasingly global audience, and more and more are offering their services in English (as well as free Wi-Fi). Let us introduce you to the most popular and foreigner-friendly English speaking hair salons in Tokyo.

Little Works of Art: French Desserts at Three Select Confectioneries

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

Shinjuku Other Cafes & Sweets
Recommended Even for Beginners: Tokyo's Four Most Stylish Sake Bars

Ginza Bars & Pubs
T-CAT, the Tokyo City Air Terminal: Easy and Convenient Access to Narita and Haneda Airport

Tokyo Station Other Visit
French or Italian? Select from Ginza's Best Restaurants

Ginza Italian Food
Carnivores, Rejoice: Roppongi's Four Most Meatalicious Restaurants

Roppongi Japanese western cuisine

Five Chopstick Etiquette Tips to Know in Japan

Chopsticks are, inarguably, the single most important eating utensils in Japan. The Japanese use them to eat everything from rice and meat, to noodles, salad, and so much more! Japan is famous for their complex code of etiquette, and this includes mealtime. In particular, there are certain do’s and don’ts regarding chopsticks. Let’s take a look at five of the most important chopstick etiquette!

[MOVIE] A Walking Tour along Narita Omotesando

Narita Traditional Shopping Districts
Ride Around Japan

Ride Around Japan
How to Say NO in Japan – or Not
Japanese Big Survey Tells You Which You Should Try for This Summer Festival

Other Visit
Finding Your Special Cup: A Guide to Japanese Sake and Sake Bars

Bars & Pubs
Red Lips, White Face: The Cultural History of Japanese Beauty

Hop on the Water Bus – Exploring Tokyo by Boat!

Asakusa Other Towns

Did you know that Tokyo actually is a city of water? The southeastern part of the Japanese capital faces Tokyo Bay, while the Sumida River has acted as Tokyo’s gateway to the sea since ancient times. This access to the ocean has always attracted both people and business, and even today, you’ll spot many a ship sailing on the rivers and Tokyo Bay. Among those ships are the so-called water buses, or suijo bus in Japanese. These unique boat taxis have gained popularity especially among tourists in recent years. These water buses do not only take you from one place to the other, however; they offer amazing views on the city of Tokyo, and in some cases even unique gourmet experiences – let’s take a look at Tokyo’s trendy water buses!

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

Shinjuku Onsen & Sento
5 Maid Cafes in Tokyo

Akihabara Other Cafes & Sweets
Perfect for a Classy Evening: The Three Best Bars with the Authentic Ginza Feel

Ginza Bars & Pubs
What to do at the Top of Mt. Fuji

Mt. Fuji Outdoor Activities
Cherry Blossom Viewing in Japan – What to Wear, When to Go, What to Bring to Hanami

Shinjuku Parks
Ueno’s Ameyoko – Tokyo’s Charismatic Shopping Paradise of Amazing Deals

Ueno Pharmacies

Visiting a Japanese Home: 10 Tips You Should Know!

Spend a long enough time in Japan you might be lucky enough to be invited over for a meal at a Japanese home. Just as in any home around the world, in Japan there are rules and certain ways of doing things. While each family is different and every household will have their own particular habits, there are some general rules on how to pay a visit to a Japanese home. Keeping these tips in mind will not only help you enjoy and understand a Japanese home, but also show the person you visit that you respect them and their home. So without further ado, let's take a look at the list!

Find Your Niche in the World of Cosplay

Cosplay

“Cosplay,” a word made by combining the English words for “costume” and “role-play,” is a phenomenon which is taking anime and gaming fandom by force. Fans create costumes to resemble their favorite anime, game, or TV character and change their persona for a day. Not only Japan, but many countries around the world are experiencing and getting hooked on this incredible otaku (geek) subculture. The world of cosplay is a colorful and exciting one - let's take a look what "cosplay" is all about.