Tokyo

Cappuccino Ramen becomes super popular in Japan, but is it worth the hype?

An “only in Japan” type of meal is going viral on social media.

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Tokyo’s historical Gakushikaian hotel is closing for good, but there’s still time to stay

At-home hotel for scholars in downtown Tokyo is nearly 100 years old.

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Complaints against foreign go-kart drivers increase in Tokyo

Police want to crack down on traffic incidents caused by visitors on go-karts.

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When will the sakura bloom in Tokyo? We visit the famous cherry blossom sample tree to find out

The tree that officially signals the start of sakura season in the capital has missed the predicted starting date, but we have some new dates to keep an eye out for.

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Is this frozen tonkatsu sandwich vending machine really worth 700 yen?【Taste test】

We tried this mysterious find in a busy Tokyo station.

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Ridesharing services legalized for Tokyo and Kyoto, but does this change anything?

Law changes next month, but the way people get around Japan’s biggest cities might not.

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Toyota built a life-sized Miraidon Pokémon and are letting people test drive it this weekend

The Miraidon is now.

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Want to enjoy sakura season but have allergies? Tokyo indoor park offers the perfect solution

The Tenbou-Park Sakura Festival in Ikebukuro’s popular Sunshine City shopping complex promises a sneeze and itchy eyes-free flower-viewing experience.

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Stay in a special Tokyo Metro train room at a hotel with a front seat to the railways

You don’t have to be a train otaku to enjoy all the unusual perks included in this accommodation plan.

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Ochanomizu Hotel Shoryukan has the perfect balance of class and convenience for your Tokyo stay

Our stay at a great hotel in the heart of Tokyo with a big Japanese-style bath, sauna, and great breakfasts.

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Japan’s craziest ramen? Famous noodle chain in Tokyo takes things to extreme levels

You won’t find ramen like this anywhere else.

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Cherry blossom taxi tours are a great way to save steps and see sakura in Tokyo and its neighbors

Sakura season is short, and Sanwa Koutsu wants to help you see as much of it as you can.

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24-hour Kabukicho restaurant serves up Japanese meals with Tokyo flair

A great place in Shinjuku for an early morning breakfast or late-night snack. 

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Beware the rise of overpriced “Inbound Don” at tourist spots in Japan

Return of inbound tourists means prices are skyrocketing, with some places charging US$120 for a bowl of seafood. 

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Saizeriya’s private solo booths are one of the best places to work, drink and eat in Japan

Equipped with everything you need to get work done and unwind with a glass of wine afterwards.

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The mysterious case of the horrifying sign on a cemetery wall in Tokyo

Ominous eye and promise to “develop special abilities” leads to a hunt for clues around the city.

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Japanese manhole covers become a hit with foreign tourists in off-the-beaten path Tokyo area

Street lids are now some of the city’s most unusual tourist sites, and there’s a way you can take them home as free souvenir cards.

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Edo-themed onsen and restaurant complex opens in Tokyo, but do overseas tourists know about it?

Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai brings the charm of an old market town to a new tourist site in Tokyo.

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Ginza hotel serves up one of the best breakfasts in Tokyo

A luxurious buffet befitting this sophisticated part of town.

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House hunting? Here are some tips that might prevent headaches and frustrations

Here’s what our reporter learned to avoid being led in circles by dummy listings. 

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