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Japanese Curry: Japan's Ultimate Comfort Food
Japanese curry is the comfort food you never knew you needed. Make some at home this winter! You, dear reader, might be sitting on that...

japansophy
Sep 15, 20258 min read


Tokyo Station: Grandiose European charm and a modern urban experience
An architectural incongruity amongst the modern skyscrapers of the Marunouchi district, Tokyo Station is the transportation heart of the...

japansophy
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Tsukiji Outer Market: a foodie nirvana with a long tradition
Fresh fish for sale at the Tsukiji fish market Tsukiji Outer Market (築地場外市場, Tsukiji Jōgai Shijō) is a vibrant district adjacent to the...

japansophy
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Hoppy Street: for retro vibes and a taste of old-school Tokyo
The name says it all: Hoppy Street in Asakusa is famous for its casual, retro-style drinking establishments and eateries Step into a...

japansophy
Aug 17, 20254 min read


Odaiba: Tokyo's Futuristic Island Playground in the Bay!
Rainbow stairs at Odaiba's DiverCity: just one of the evening time attractions of this modern complex Get ready for a super-fun,...

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Aug 16, 20256 min read


Sensoji Buddhist Temple & Nakamise-dori: Asakusa's Enduring Heartbeat
Sensoji Buddhist temple is on everybody's Tokyo itinerary. Go extra early to beat the crowds. Step into a bustling portal to old Tokyo...

japansophy
Aug 16, 20256 min read


Ameyoko Shopping Street: Dive into Tokyo's Bustling Bargain Bazaar!
Ameyoko market is a bustling, colourful experience day or night. ...

japansophy
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Yanaka Ginza: for old Tokyo charm and a retro shopping experience
Yanaka Ginza is known for its laid-back, retro vibes: a world away from Tokyo's other Ginza! Step back in time at Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street ( 谷中銀座) , a charming, traditional shopping street nestled in the heart of Tokyo. a charming, traditional shopping street nestled in the heart of Tokyo. This isn't your flashy Shibuya or Shinjuku; instead, it's a wonderfully preserved slice of "Shitamachi" (old downtown) Tokyo, offering a nostalgic glimpse into local life. It's located

japansophy
Aug 15, 20254 min read


Kabukicho: Tokyo's Dazzling Neon Heartbeat (and Home of Godzilla!)
Tokyo's infamous red-light district is tamer than you would expect, but watch out for giant reptilian monsters! Prepare to be swept away...

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Aug 15, 20255 min read


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...

japansophy
Aug 15, 20255 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...

japansophy
Aug 15, 20255 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...

japansophy
Aug 15, 20254 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...

japansophy
Aug 15, 20254 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 (...

japansophy
Aug 15, 20254 min read
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