Right in the middle of one of Japan’s trendiest neighborhoods is a celebration of old-school media.
Tokyo (Page 31)
We go on a post-midnight gyoza run to a shop with no staff — all part of our new normal in Japan.
All it takes is a few seconds to earn a free night, and they’ll even give you complimentary beer and sashimi.
Empty streets at Sensoji and Shinjuku have us seeing the capital in a very different light.
A hidden treasure opposite the Imperial Palace looks set to go under the hammer for a high price.
The only thing better than the message itself is the fascinating water printer machine that “prints” it.
Learn what it feels like to be a novelist with an editor hounding you about your manuscript!
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Tokyo tortilla restaurant is worth visiting whether you love or hate traditional Mexican cuisine
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