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Tokyo (Page 58)
We looked at this Shibuya restaurant’s 2.3-kilogram (5.1-pound) spaghetti serving and said, “Naw, that’s not enough.”
Video gaming’s newest trend meets its oldest hero with co-op game at Namco’s Tokyo amusement park.
Four other restaurants in Tokyo also start selling unprecedentedly generous unlimited-beer-and-cocktail passes.
Tokyo ramen chain Menya Musashi’s chocolate ramen is back for Valentine’s, this time with roast duck and truffles for a savory and sweet noodle experience!
Even if something happens once in a blue moon, it’s still not as rare, or gorgeous, as this.
Not having enough money to pay rent each month isn’t their biggest problem is securing permanent housing, though.
And if you’re a traveler or a local with a full load of laundry to do, there’s no more relaxing way to get it done.
Sensoji Temple, the Ghibli Museum, and Tokyo Disneyland are always worth a visit, but especially on snowy days like this.
Here’s the exact day you’ll be able to reserve tickets that will let you see Miyazaki’s Boro the Caterpillar.
“The truth is that without foreigners, Japanese society cannot function,” says researcher.
Food, art, and exclusive merch are part of love letter to one of the most popular anime of all time, and totally worth a six-hour wait for a table.
After its first successful year, the “YOU MAKE SHIBUYA COUNTDOWN” event is back for an even bigger celebration this year!
The Edo Past and Present Wanderings app appeals not only to old map buffs, but to anyone with a sense of adventure.
Tokyo pop culture center is a reflection of what young otaku are into, which means it never stays the same for very long.
Short on time to pick which bento to buy before your train leaves? Let us help you choose.
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