Shimokitazawa (下北沢) is a fun Tokyo neighborhood filled with cool music venues, awesome shops, and excellent restaurants. Swarms of Tokyo hipsters are a common sight in Shimokitazawa, so if you want to see what the hip kids in Tokyo are wearing or what they do on the weekend, check out Shimokita. As someone who moved...
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Shimokitazawa (下北沢) is a fun Tokyo neighborhood filled with cool music venues, awesome shops, and excellent restaurants. Swarms of Tokyo hipsters are a common sight in Shimokitazawa, so if you want to see what the hip kids in Tokyo are wearing or what they do on the weekend, check out Shimokita. As someone who moved...
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Japanese Restaurant Basics Cheat Sheet: With Audio A helpful guide for going out to restaurants in Japan. Play the audio at the restaurant if you have trouble pronouncing the phrases correctly. If you do not have mobile network access while in Japan, please download the PDF and MP3 files before leaving the hotel or wifi...
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Japanese Restaurant Basics Cheat Sheet: With Audio A helpful guide for going out to restaurants in Japan. Play the audio at the restaurant if you have trouble pronouncing the phrases correctly. If you do not have mobile network access while in Japan, please download the PDF and MP3 files before leaving the hotel or wifi...
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Kabukichō is Tokyo’s red-light district and a popular area for unique entertainment. Located in Shinjuku, Kabukichō houses an assortment of things-to-do, ranging from prostitutes to the famous Robot Restaurant. Kabukichō is not a family destination, but it can be fun for adults who enjoy its splendor responsibly. Recently, Tokyo authorities have been cracking down on...
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Kabukichō is Tokyo’s red-light district and a popular area for unique entertainment. Located in Shinjuku, Kabukichō houses an assortment of things-to-do, ranging from prostitutes to the famous Robot Restaurant. Kabukichō is not a family destination, but it can be fun for adults who enjoy its splendor responsibly. Recently, Tokyo authorities have been cracking down on...
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Natto Love: A Quick Rundown Natto is likely one of the most feared and misunderstood things foreigners encounter in Japan. Anyone familiar with natto already knows this, but for those who are not acquainted, let me quickly sum natto up. Natto is fermented soybeans. Natto is stinky and most importantly, natto is slimy. Well, that...
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Natto Love: A Quick Rundown Natto is likely one of the most feared and misunderstood things foreigners encounter in Japan. Anyone familiar with natto already knows this, but for those who are not acquainted, let me quickly sum natto up. Natto is fermented soybeans. Natto is stinky and most importantly, natto is slimy. Well, that...
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Tokyo mixology is alive in Akasaka with Code Name Mixology. As a New York City expat living in Tokyo, one thing I missed after moving was a mixology restaurant. Luckily Code Name Mixology is here to provide some needed relief. They have an excellent selection of flavor themed cocktails, along with talented mixologists who will...
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Tokyo mixology is alive in Akasaka with Code Name Mixology. As a New York City expat living in Tokyo, one thing I missed after moving was a mixology restaurant. Luckily Code Name Mixology is here to provide some needed relief. They have an excellent selection of flavor themed cocktails, along with talented mixologists who will...
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