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Yeah, all those boutiques in Tokyo’s trendy Harajuku district are nice, but this is our new favorite place in the neighborhood.
The new building is a feat of environmentally conscious engineering that will stand taller than Tokyo Tower.
We looked at this Shibuya restaurant’s 2.3-kilogram (5.1-pound) spaghetti serving and said, “Naw, that’s not enough.”
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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!
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