Tokyo (Page 78)
The original Gundam statue is no more, but dry your tears, anime fans, because a new mecha is on the way.
Bringing the over-the-top soccer moves of Captain Tsubasa to a live stage seems like a crazy idea, but it’s the kind of crazy Ebina has built a career on.
If it’s good enough for the country’s elite, we deign to try its surprisingly reasonable offerings.
Come for the unlimited beer, stay for the Japanese-style fried chicken (and probably the ramen).
It doesn’t have a star yet, but our research points to this Shinjuku restaurant getting the honor soon.
Craft Cocktail is pushing the limits of mixology with drinks that appeal to all senses and smashed their crowdfunding goal as a result.
This expat shows us why she loves her 8 square-metre (86 square-foot) living space in Japan’s crowded capital.
We pay a midnight visit to this central Tokyo hill where rumor holds a ghost sobs in the dead of night.
Having trouble looking for the perfect romantic partner? Maybe that’s your problem…the “looking” part I mean.
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If you’re an anime fan planning to make a pilgrimage to the real-life inspiration for Your Name’s location, your bus has arrived.
Now you can get your flying fish soup stock at any time of the day or night in Japan’s capital.
This may be the best deal ever for fans of beer and shochu sours who’re tight on cash and time.
Whether you’re a backpacker looking to clean yourself up or just want to experience this aspect of traditional Japanese culture, hundreds of options are at your fingertips.
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