Even for Japan, this is a crazy rush hour scene.
Tokyo (Page 70)
Because the last thing you want to do is wander through one of Tokyo’s massive stations while trying to hold in a dump.
But are people willing to undo the long-running social custom of only standing on one side of an escalator?
Missed your chance to eat at the limited-time Pokémon restaurants? The new eatery will be ready for you whenever you come to town.
Behind the bright lights and massive robots at this popular tourist spot is a female president who’s been there from the very beginning.
Slipped into a comfortable beer nap and missed your stop? The Oversleeping Rescue Bus is here to help!
Even when he’s not dressed as a glam rocker, Mr. Sato can’t help but draw the suspicion of Tokyo law enforcement.
For those who like to indulge in a diet of “hole” foods–just be careful not to take a bite out of one of the speakers by mistake!
Two of our reporters invite you to share a glass of absinthe with them at Host Club Roketto in Shinjuku.
Shockingly generous deal even lets you go home, take a break, and come back for more booze.
Some would be glad to see the Asakusa landmark go, but others dread the idea of a unique aspect of local architecture being wiped away.
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