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Omoide Yokocho: Step Back in Time in Shinjuku's "Memory Lane"
The legendary Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) is a journey back to post-war Tokyo Get ready for a trip down memory lane – literally! Omoide...

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Aug 155 min read


Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: an imperial retreat
This beautiful park is extremely popular during sakura season but is well worth a visit at any time of year Shinjuku Gyoen National...

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Aug 155 min read


Shinjuku Golden Gai, Tokyo's Retro Bar Alley
The legendary Golden Gai is a journey back to post-war Tokyo Shinjuku Golden Gai ( 新宿ゴールデン街) is one of Tokyo's most unique and...

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Aug 155 min read


Shinjuku's 3-D Cat Billboard: Tokyo's Cutest Urban Spectacle!
Possibly the cutest landmark in Tokyo! Get ready to be captivated by the 3D cat billboard in Shinjuku. Get ready for an adorable dose of...

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Aug 154 min read


Tokyu Plaza Harakado: The latest vibe in Harajuku, complete with a bathhouse!
Right across the street from Tokyo Plaza Omotesando, this younger complex shares the same style and vibe Tokyu Plaza Harajuku, aka...

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Aug 154 min read


Tokyu Plaza Omotesando: Harajuku's Stylish Oasis (with a Secret Garden!)
The mirrored entrance to Tokyu Plaza Omotesando is a popular photo spot Get ready to discover a true architectural and retail delight at...

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Aug 154 min read


Takeshita Dori: Harajuku's Quirky, Colourful Heartbeat!
Harajuku Takeshita Street Tokyo is not for the faint-hearted Get ready for a dazzling explosion of fashion, pop culture, and sheer...

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Aug 155 min read


Cat Street: Tokyo's back-street fashion hub
Cat Street is a fashion-lovers paradise with a bit more elbow room than Takeshita Street. Image Rs1421 , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia...

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Aug 154 min read


Omotesando: Stroll in Style Down Tokyo's Champs-Élysées
Omotesando is a broad boulevard in Tokyo reminiscent of the Champs-Élysées Omotesando (表参道) is Tokyo's premier boulevard of high...

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Aug 153 min read


Yoyogi Park: Find Your Green Oasis in Tokyo
Just a few minutes away from some of Tokyo's busiest hubs, Yoyogi Park is a green oasis for sports, relaxing... or dog walking Yoyogi...

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Aug 154 min read


Meiji Jingu: Tokyo's Serene Forest Sanctuary
Leave the urban sprawl behind at Meiji Jingu Prepare to escape the urban hustle and step into a world of profound tranquility at Meiji...

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Aug 155 min read


Miyashita Park: Tokyo's Urban Oasis with a View
Miyashita Park rooftop garden is an oasis in the heart of Shibuya Welcome to Miyashita Park (宮下公園) , Shibuya's incredibly cool and unique...

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Aug 155 min read


Shibuya Sky: Tokyo's Ultimate Rooftop Viewpoint
Shibuya Sky observation deck for 360° views over Tokyo Prepare to have your jaw drop at Shibuya Sky (渋谷スカイ) ! This is Tokyo's most...

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Aug 156 min read


Shibuya Center Gai: Dive into Tokyo's Youth Culture
Shopping, eating, drinking, karaoke, gachapons... Shibuya Center Gai will keep you entertained for hours on end Shibuya Center Gai (...

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Aug 154 min read


Shibuya Scramble Crossing: Experience the Iconic Chaos
Shibuya crossing in Tokyo is constantly buzzing with people: thousands cross here every time the lights change. The Shibuya Scramble...

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Aug 154 min read


Hachiko Statue in Shibuya: Meet the Loyal Legend
The bronze statue of Hachiko, the loyal pet Akita, is a popular meeting spot at busy Shibuya station! The Hachiko Statue ( 忠犬ハチ公像) ,...

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Aug 153 min read


Best Beaches in Japan: The Ultimate Guide to Getting your Beach On
With over 30,000 kms of shoreline, you're never too far away from a beach in Japan When you picture Japan, what springs to mind? Perhaps...

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Aug 148 min read
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