Tokyo
Discover the best of Tokyo – travel tips, places to visit, local food, and more. Explore the culture, lifestyle, and hidden gems of Japan’s capital city.
Robatayaki: A must-try Culinary Experience of Japan’s Hearthside Cooking
Japan is home to an incredible range of culinary experiences, from delicate sushi and rich bowls of ramen to more adventurous dishes such as fugu, the carefully prepared pufferfish that has become one of the most iconic examples of Japanese culinary skill. Among all these traditions, one dining style that often stays under the radar…
Daikoku PA: The Heart of Tokyo’s JDM Car Culture
If you’re planning a trip to Japan to witness JDM culture, you already know the name Daikoku Parking Area (PA). But after years of watching 4K cinematic edits and reading forum threads, I realized that seeing it in person requires more than just a GPS coordinate, it requires an understanding of the site’s specific logistics…
The Making of Harry Potter in Tokyo: Where Magic Meets the City
Since 2023, the biggest Harry Potter attraction in Asia has made its home in Tokyo. Until now, I have visited it twice, once at the Christmas special and once at the beginning of Spring. One thing I can clearly say, the Making of Harry Potter exhibition is one of my favourite activities in Tokyo. I…
Gotokuji: Tokyo’s Lucky Cat Temple (Maneki-neko Guide)
Japan offers travelers an exceptional blend of culture, tradition, and everyday beauty, and few places capture this spirit as vividly as Gotokuji Temple in Tokyo. Located in the quiet residential district of Setagaya, this historic temple has become widely known for its connection to one of Japan’s most recognizable symbols of good fortune: the Maneki-neko,…
How to Find Saitama’s House in Tokyo: A Guide for Anime Fans (One Punch Man House)
Tokyo is a city where the boundary between “slice-of-life” reality and anime aesthetics is famously thin. For fans of One Punch Man, the hunt for Saitama’s iconic apartment is a rite of passage. While “Z-City” is technically a ghost town in the series, the visual DNA of Saitama’s neighborhood is rooted in the very real,…
Sakura Shinagawa: A Hidden Gem for Hanami Without the Crowds
Every spring, thousands of visitors travel to Tokyo with one goal in mind: seeing the city’s famous cherry blossoms at their peak. The season is brief, which adds to its appeal, but it also means that many of Tokyo’s best-known viewing spots quickly become crowded. Popular locations such as Ueno Park and Shinjuku Gyoen regularly…
Decabar Tokyo: Rope Art Shows and DJ Sumirock in Kabukicho
A night at Decabar in Kabukicho: Japanese rope art performances, DJ Sumirock and tips for your first visit.
Living in Japan vs Korea – The Ultimate Expat Guide
Choosing where to live in Asia can be overwhelming. Japan and South Korea are two of the most popular destinations for expats, digital nomads and people who love the culture. I have been lucky enough to live in both for extended periods, and I learned firsthand that while they share some similarities, the day-to-day experience…
Muscle Girls Bar Ikebukuro: An Unforgettable Experience in Tokyo
Tokyo is full of themed bars, but the Muscle Girls Bar in Ikebukuro is one of the few that genuinely lives up to the hype. The concept is simple: muscular women serve your drinks and put on short strength shows that feel less like a staged act and more like a celebration of what their…
Raw Chicken in Japan: The Truth About Torisashi Japan, Safety & Where to Try It
When I first came to Japan, I pictured its cuisine as sushi and ramen. The food culture turned out to be far stranger and richer than I expected, and one of the most debated dishes of all is raw chicken. Torisashi (鳥刺身) is exactly what it sounds like: raw chicken served like sashimi. You will…
