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📅 Coming up in the next weeks
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Daitokuji 700th anniversary exhibition at Tokyo National Museum
14 Oct – 6 Dec · Source:
Tokyo National Museum
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Shimokitazawa Curry Festival 2026 (15th year)
8 – 25 Oct · Source:
Shimokitazawa Curry Festival (official)
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TOKYO ATLAS international art exhibition on the Tokyo waterfront
10 Oct – 20 Dec · Source:
TOKYO ATLAS (organizer)
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Shibuya Crossing
One of the streets worth marking on a Shibuya walk.
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Takeshita Street
Colourful street in the Harajuku neighbourhood.
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Kappabashi Dougugai Street
Pair with Asakusa and Akihabara on the same day.
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Similar to Shibuya and deserves a full day of its own.
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Cat Street
Hidden lane connecting Harajuku to Shibuya, full of fashion, vintage shops and cafés — most tourists miss it.
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sequence MIYASHITA PARK
Hotel in Shibuya, central for everything on the Tokyo list.
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teamLab Planets TOKYO
Immersive digital art museum on the Tokyo must list.
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Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera
Quality conveyor sushi at an accessible price; also seared-fish options for those who avoid raw. Branches in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
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Totti Candy Factory
Giant colourful cotton candy on Takeshita Street.
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
See the sake barrel wall, draw an omikuji fortune for ¥100 and hang an ema wish plaque for ¥500.
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恵比寿 鮨 謙心
Omakase tasting meal.
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Fantasy Springs
New DisneySea expansion with four worlds: Arendelle, Rapunzel's world, Neverland and the fairies' valley - rides, shows and themed restaurants.
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Pizza Marumo
Try the unique pizza with egg yolks and mushrooms
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Shodai
One of his 'gold' picks: curry udon under potato foam, the spicy wasabi-greens salad, and the duck-broth dipping soba.
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Toyosu Market
World's biggest modern fish market; bluefin tuna auctions around 05:00 but the inner market is licensed traders only — you can't just walk in.
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Cois
Order the tiramisu coffee
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Oedo Sushi Shinjuku Minamiguchi
Very fresh fish, sit at the counter facing the chef; 8 nigiri came to about ~$9. Seared salmon mayo is a must.
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Shibuya Yokocho
Alley packed with tiny bars — come and hop from one to the next; a small cider bar is nearby too.
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The SG Club
Cocktail bar on the Tokyo must list.
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Maguro Mart
Order the tuna or beef tartare with egg yolk
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Marion Crepes Harajuku
His favorite stand on Takeshita St — get the strawberry-and-cream crepe here and not at the other stands.
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Omoide Yokocho
Narrow lantern-lit alley packed with izakaya and yakitori stalls - go in the evening.
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Shibuya Center Gai
Come at night for the neon signs, karaoke spots and crowds – exactly the Tokyo you imagine.
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Tsukiji Outer Market
Very touristy – they only rated one stall, the special beef stew sold at the market.
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Cross Shinjuku Vision
The giant 3D cat screen at Shinjuku crossing - best seen at night.
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MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya
Huge store for souvenirs and snacks - bring your passport for 10% tax free.
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Uogashi Nihon-Ichi Shibuya Dogenzaka
Standing sushi bar: get the seared salmon belly nigiri with mayo
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Menchirashi
Order the two signature udon dishes – totally different vibes – and add the daily tempura special.
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Miyashita Park
Rooms at sequence Miyashita Park look straight out onto the park and the Tower Records sign.
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Tokyo DisneySea
Rides are impressive but queues are excessive and everything is in Japanese - he prefers Disneyland.
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Tokyo Tower
Classic night photo spot from the street with the KARAOKE PASELA neon signs.
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Shinjuku Golden Gai
Cool little bars here - try the yuzu sake (Umenoyado Aragoshi Yuzu).
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UNIQLO Ginza
12 floors of Uniqlo in central Ginza – a shopping dream; good for the Ultra Light Down jackets.
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1 Hotel Tokyo
Ask for a crib; pool on floor 38 allows babies until 19:00, and booking via Klook with code OMERINJAPAN got a great price.
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Amam Dacotan
One of Tokyo's most talked-about bakeries (branch in Kyoto too); they arrived 12:30–13:00 with no queue. Japanese donuts are a must.
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Anna and Elsa's Frozen Journey
The best ride in the park in his view — book Premier Access (¥2,000) the moment you enter or wait up to three hours.
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Bar Benfiddich
Award-winning cocktail bar - worth booking ahead online.
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Gyukatsu Motomura
Order the 130g gyukatsu set (~$15) with 3 sides and grill the marbled beef yourself on the hot stone; expect a queue, no reservations.
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Ikkakuya
Pay at the ticket machine at the entrance (cash works) and hand the ticket to the waiter; best broth she ever had, big bowl for ~$5.
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J Roppongi
Tasting menu of wagyu aged 100+ days with mold, ¥28,000 per person (~$140) — a golden rec for meat lovers.
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Levi's Store Harajuku
The branch with the Tailor Shop — add custom embroidery (like a koi fish) and patches to make your jeans unique.
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Meiji Jingu
Tokyo's most important Shinto shrine - make a wish at the altar, and you may catch a traditional Japanese wedding procession.
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Nishiazabu Sushi Shin
2-Michelin-star omakase, ~$205 per person without drinks; book well ahead. Chef ages, cooks and sears his fish; bottarga-in-mochi is a paid add-on.
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Nobu Tokyo
Go for the big sushi and nigiri platter; also good seared tuna tataki.
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Pizzeria Spontini 原宿
Thick cheesy Milan-style slice at the Cascade Harajuku branch — he came back specially for it.
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Shibuya
Second must-see neighborhood: big chains, luxury brands, Japanese boutiques, vintage shops and endless food stalls.
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The Bellwood
Ranked #48 in the world's best bars list.
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The Okura Tokyo
Ask for a city-view room — his window looks straight at Tokyo Tower; big room with marble bath and soaking tub.
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Tokyo Disneyland
He found the atmosphere much more magical than DisneySea.
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Toy Story Mania!
Competitive 3D shooting game, lots of fun — waits reach two hours, so a skip-the-line pass is essential here.
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Yakiniku Washino
Take the premium tasting menu with certified Kobe beef, wagyu nigiri with caviar and the 3-sake tasting set (Kokuryu, Kuheiji, Dassai 23); ~¥20,000 pp.
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コクテール (KOKUtEERU)
Super authentic and empty of tourists: skewers ¥270–380 or the omakase course from ¥1,780, plus cocktails mixed at the counter.
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はっこく
Chef Hiro Sato is 'the king' — he tries other omakase every trip and always comes back here.
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ハンバーグ嘉 神宮前本店
Like Hikiniku to Come but less known — no advance booking, just wait. Wagyu set: 2×140g patties, ¥2,700, free rice refills.
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幸せのパンケーキ 表参道店
Fluffy soufflé pancakes made to order — expect about a 20-minute wait for the meringue batter.
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燎 ～kagaribi～
The chef crimps the noodles by hand so they're rough - one of the best ramen and by far the best noodles they've eaten. Expect a queue.
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茶ノ音
~10-course wagyu & matcha omakase (green tea soba, matcha crepe, matcha-bun burger); tiny place, book ahead.
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Camellia Vintage
Shelves of vintage Chanel, Hermès, LV and Dior — Japan's anti-counterfeit enforcement makes the second-hand market trustworthy.
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Ginza Kyubey Honten
One of Tokyo's oldest sushi restaurants, several branches in the city — easy to book through your hotel.
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Han no Daidokoro Kadochika
Book online in advance; pick wagyu cuts from the menu (premium outside skirt) and try the wagyu sushi - bill came to ¥8,400 (~$63).
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Henry's Burger
Wagyu smash burger, soft bun and juicy meat; the double (2 patties) is ¥1,880 — about ~$9.
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Meiji Jingu Shrine
Walk the forest around the shrine to the huge torii gate - beautiful green in the middle of Tokyo.
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nadoya no katte
Tiny open-air wooden coffee stand with great atmosphere; open Fri–Sun & holidays 9:00–18:00. Try the single-origin iced coffees.
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Odakyu Hotel Century Southern Tower
Room on the 35th floor with an insane city view, next to Shinjuku Station; currency exchange machine in the lobby.
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Peter Pan's Never Land Adventure
Wait was only 5 minutes in January.
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Rotating Sushi Oedo Shinjuku Nishiguchi
Conveyor-belt sushi made fresh by the chefs in front of you.
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SAVOY 麻布十番本店
He calls it the best pizza in Tokyo - go for the leopard-spotted Neapolitan margherita.
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Shibuya Sky
Observation deck over Shibuya.
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クシヤキ肉男 Meat Man
Bar seating around the central grill, few seats but fast turnover. Free creamy corn starter soup 10/10; try the Kobe beef sukiyaki skewer.
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らーめん 鴨to葱 上野御徒町本店
Order the bowl with extra duck slices, not the 2-piece. Pay at the machine first, then queue. Open 24/7; try the yuzu kosho.
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銀座 八五
Michelin-star ramen; book ahead as it sells out - the priciest bowl is ¥2,200 (~$15).
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Akihabara
A full day in the manga, anime and arcade district — 'the most Japan style' thing; fine even on a rainy day.
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Aramaki
Michelin-recommended yakitori omakase, ~20 courses for about ~$74. Must book a table in advance.
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Bambi Coffee
Japanese soufflé pancakes.
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Chopsticks Studio Ginza
About an hour, ~$5 per person, you carve your own chopsticks and engrave your name in Japanese. Tickets via Klook, 5% off with OMERZTRAVEL.
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DAWN Avatar Robot Cafe ver.β
Robot waiters remotely operated by people with physical disabilities - a 'only in Japan' experience in Nihonbashi.
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Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi
Ask for a crib — it was waiting in the room; spacious rooms with big windows and Tokyo views.
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GARDEN HOUSE CRAFTS
A must-stop: order the melon muffin — she calls it to die for.
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Ginza
Morning stroll around Sukiyabashi Crossing past Prada and Hankyu MEN'S; great meat restaurants here too.
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Ginza Loft
He buys matcha here every trip — good, high-quality selection including ceremonial-grade tins (Okumidori from Yame, Bongen).
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GINZA SIX
Head to the lowest basement floor — that's where all the best food is: desserts, bakeries, Läderach chocolate and pop-ups.
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IRUCA TOKYO
Michelin-listed ramen; opens 11:00, come before opening for the queue. Order the Porcini Shoyu Ramen with truffle.
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Isetan Shinjuku
Go down to the basement food hall for local desserts plus famous Paris patisseries like Pierre Hermé, and see the luxury fruit counter (mango ¥6,480).
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Koffee Mameya
Baristas match beans to your personal taste and explain brew methods; espresso brewed with milk instead of water, beans to take home.
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LOU
Local-friend pick — cool café with salmon, kale and quinoa bowls topped with soft-boiled egg.
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Mermaid Lagoon
Beautiful view across the water; Flounder's coaster here had just a 5-minute wait.
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MUJI Ginza
Don't miss the Ginza flagship - it has a restaurant, a café and even a MUJI hotel inside.
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New York Deli
Tasty cheesecake plus the famous Little Green Men mochi — both together only~$5; Disney Japan food is cheap.
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Omotesando
Shopping street - he bought shoes at ABC Mart there.
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Open Book
Tiny book-themed bar specialising in lemon sour; ¥300 table charge per person, 10% off if you pay cash or PayPay.
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Prada Aoyama
Worth visiting like a museum for the diamond-glass architecture — inside is 'wow' but photos are not allowed.
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Rapunzel's Lantern Festival
In January the wait was only about 20 minutes for the lantern boat ride in Rapunzel's Forest.
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Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel
Direct entry to the new Fantasy Springs area; themed rooms (Rapunzel, Frozen, Peter Pan); Grand Chateau wing for ultra luxury
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Tokyo National Museum
Great rainy-day pick: ¥1,000 entry, halls by historical era (samurai swords, ceramics), a sakura garden behind and a souvenir photo machine.
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Tokyo Station
You can buy Shinkansen tickets same-day at the machines (credit-card-only ones at Yaesu Central); oversized-luggage seats sell out ahead.
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Tokyu Food Show
Amazing local food basement supermarket in Shibuya station.
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Uobei Shibuya Dogenzaka
Conveyor-belt sushi in Shibuya.
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Vegan Ramen UZU
He calls the vegan ramen here perfect.
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Wagyu Burger Hirokiya
Signature burger is wrapped in melted cheese, but the winner is the one with onion jam, avocado and fried egg. 40-~$16.
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wagyu katsu sando shop
Tiny old-school counter making only one dish — wagyu katsu sando; his favourite place, he keeps coming back.
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X Coffee
Try the Colombian 'Mazatlan Peach' infused-washed beans (plum, peach, vanilla) as an iced latte with cake.
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Xing Fu Tang
Brown sugar bubble tea with caramel torched by a dinosaur-head burner - fun to watch but 'too sweet'.
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恵比寿横丁
Indoor lantern alley with crate stools, disco ball and packed communal tables — 'location, location, location'.
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茶苑大山
Their favourite matcha - iced Unkaku matcha by Marukyu Koyamaen from Uji, Kyoto: soft, sweet and rich.
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A10
Hidden behind street lockers - book a spot on their website in advance.
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AFURI 原宿
Excellent ramen chain with a vegan option — the vegan broth is light and clear with yuzu notes; spicy bowl with braised beef also great.
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Age.3
Get the egg salad sandwich in fried bread
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Arabian Coast
Good spot to meet the Aladdin characters — Abu and the Genie.
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Bar Liquid Ruby
No menu - just say 'sweet' or 'sour' and the bartender makes your cocktail. Came out delicious.
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Cafe Pastet
Some of the richest ice cream desserts she has ever eaten.
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CREVIA BASE Tokyo
Book timed tickets on the official site months ahead (open till 12.10) and print them at the 7-Eleven 2 minutes from the venue.
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Ginza Okeya
About 25 courses (nigiri, tempura, wagyu) with a show, ending in a tea ceremony; can adapt for non-seafood eaters
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Glitch Coffee Ginza
A must for coffee lovers - specialty coffee bar with a vinyl sound system.
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GRANSTA Tokyo
The food floor of Tokyo Station has more bakeries, patisseries and chocolatiers than Saint-Germain in Paris.
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GRILL BON
Tiny family place specializing in wagyu sando - few seats, so just grab it takeaway if it's full.
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Gyopao Gyoza
Gyoza and dim sum in Shinjuku.
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Harajuku Gyozaro
Cheap gyoza spot in Harajuku from her Tokyo list.
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Jordan World of Flight Shibuya
A dedicated Jordan store with display cases of every model and screens on their history — a must for drop-obsessed teens.
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Kurumaya Bekkan
Wagyu teppanyaki grilled in front of you - the best meat she ate in Japan.
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Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo
Central by Tokyo Station and close to Ginza; high-floor rooms look straight at Tokyo Skytree.
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Meiji Jingu
Go on a Sunday for a chance to see a traditional Shinto wedding procession; paths are wide and easy with a stroller.
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Mount Fuji
On the Tokaido Shinkansen back to Tokyo you can see Fuji even from the 'wrong' side of the train.
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Oaken's Oki Oki Foods
Take the warm berry-filled pastry — it was excellent.
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Omotesando
Tokyo's "Champs-Élysées": flagship stores, special cafés and striking architecture — quiet in June.
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Pigment Tokyo
Over 4,200 types of pigments plus brushes, papers and artist gear — a must for art lovers.
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Roast Beef Ono
Bowl of tender roast beef slices served with egg yolk and creamy sauces.
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Rojiura Curry SAMURAI. 下北沢店
Pick your spice level, take the house special curry and add tempura shrimp - one of the prettiest dishes he's eaten.
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SEGA
Watch locals play maimai DX and Dance Dance Revolution, and try the UFO Catcher claw machines.
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Shibuya Sky
Go at sunset - buy tickets a week in advance.
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo
A coffee experience you don't expect – the creators call it a must-see stop in Tokyo.
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Sushi-Iwa
His favourite sushi in Ginza - only locals eat there, which says it all.
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Teppan Baby
Okonomiyaki - Japanese cabbage 'latke' cooked on a hot plate; vegetarian version is great too.
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Teppanyaki Hakushu
For Japanese wagyu, which she says beats beef anywhere else.
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The Royal Park Hotel Ginza 6-chome
Perfect base right by Ginza shopping, has an onsen and pyjamas in the room; usually cheaper via Klook (code OMERZTRAVEL).
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Tokyo City Flea Market
Open weekends only and stalls change every time - check @tokyocity_fleamarket for opening updates.
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Tokyo Disney Resort
Buy park tickets and Premier Access through the official Tokyo Disney Resort App.
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Tokyo projection mapping fine dining restaurant
Interactive projections change the room during the meal; ¥50,000 per person, very few seats — book well ahead.
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Tsujihan
"The bowl of dreams" - rice with fresh fish, ikura and uni. No reservations, so expect a queue.
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Udon Oniyanma Shibuya PARCO
Take the udon with tempura – simple but one of the tastiest dishes; eat at least one udon on your Japan trip.
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Wagyu Yakiniku Nikutarashi
Grill-your-own wagyu, from her Tokyo food list.
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日本橋三越本店
The chain's historic flagship: luxury brands plus incredible food floors; floor 7 has a whole baby & kids section.
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馬嶋屋菓子道具店 (Majimaya Kashi Dougu-ten)
Two to three floors of unique cake tins and molds — a must for anyone into baking.
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Cat Cafe MOCHA Harajuku
4th floor in Harajuku; 'the silliest place in Tokyo' — perfect for a low-energy day with kids, buy treats and the cats come to you.
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Coach Play @ Cat Street
The Coach Coffee Shop is upstairs on the 4th floor, open 11:00-19:00 daily.
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Coco Nemaru Ginza
On his winning list of Tokyo meat spots - wagyu steak.
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Jojo風Bar Dio
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure themed bar: figurines along the counter, a yellow 'WRYYYY' wall and a wall of original Shonen Jump issues.
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Mustard Hotel Shimokitazawa
Super nice hotel in Shimokitazawa with a cute Coffee & Bagels cafe in the lobby.
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Nakano Broadway
Covered arcade full of anime, manga and second-hand shops - a good day trip to another neighbourhood.
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Nihon Yakiniku Hasegawa
Upscale omakase yakiniku; authentic and only for people who eat everything - check the menu first. Private rooms or counter seating.
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Nissan Crossing
Nissan's flagship showroom in Ginza Place with a nice cafe on the 2nd floor; a 3-meter cat art installation was on display.
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Shinjuku Station
Buy a rechargeable Suica card at the machines marked 'Suica' inside the station; tap in and out at the gates.
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Starbucks Shibuya Tsutaya
The classic viewpoint over Shibuya Crossing.
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T's Tantan
Vegan tantan ramen inside Tokyo Station: great sesame broth and excellent noodles, though less deep in flavour than others.
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The Snuggly Duckling
Themed restaurant inside Rapunzel's world in Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea.
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Tower Records Shibuya
In Japan Tower Records is still alive and kicking — floors of CDs and used vinyl, tax free counter.
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Ueno Park
Sakura avenue right by Ueno Station; the whole Ueno district with its park and museums is a good rainy-day plan.
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純手打ち 麺と未来
Small Michelin-recommended ramen in Shimokitazawa - clear shio broth with wontons, chashu and egg.
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麺屋武蔵
Order at the ticket machine; tsukemen with thick noodles, soft egg and charred chashu. Soup refill available.
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@cosme TOKYO
Japan's answer to Sephora — huge cosmetics store in Harajuku; there's also a branch in Osaka.
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Akky
Their spot for basic, everyday matcha.
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Ameyoko Shopping Street
Small market but a fun experience - worth a stop in Ueno.
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Asakusa
Combine the temple and pretty streets with Kappabashi and Akihabara in one day.
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Asakusa Kagetsudo
Famous melon pan to grab while walking around Asakusa.
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Asakusa Menchi
Fried menchi-katsu to eat standing in Asakusa.
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BerBerJin
Vintage/second-hand store in Harajuku's back streets - worth it for local brands and vintage finds.
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Busta Shinjuku
Bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h40 and cost around~$15 per person each way.
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Capcom Capsule Lab
A huge Capcom gachapon hall with hundreds of capsule machines — bring coins for the machines.
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Daikanyama
'The Brooklyn of Tokyo' - good for an afternoon-early evening stop.
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Dengama
Their pick for buying Japanese ceramics.
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Flounder's Flying Fish Coaster
Much faster than it looks from outside — worth hopping on if the wait is short.
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Harajuku
Side streets full of Carhartt, Aape and CUNE — her rule: buy only what you can't get back home.
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I'm donut ? gluten free & vegan
The Shibuya branch serves donuts with no wheat, dairy or eggs — good for vegans and gluten-sensitive travelers.
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Ichiran Shibuya
Solo booth experience: fill in a form for spice level and toppings, the bowl arrives through a small window.
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Imadeya Ginza
Where they bought sake.
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Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Crystal Skull
On his list of the best rides in Tokyo DisneySea.
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Iyoshi Cola
Japanese craft cola spiced with Japanese spices and lemon – slightly hot, he loved it, his partner less so.
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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Good candidate for the free 40th-anniversary skip-the-line reservation.
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Kama Asa
Where they bought their cutting board.
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Kichijoji
Pretty streets with a local feel that reminded her of Kyoto.
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Kosai
Their pick for a matcha bowl, chopsticks and a whisk.
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L'Officiel Coffee
Great coffee and a very Instagrammable pink dessert that's actually tasty — worth a stop if nearby, not a special trip.
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Le Café V
The pink monogram-printed cake was tastier and more surprising than expected.
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Le Labo Daikanyama
Good spot to pick up a gift - personalized Le Labo perfume from the Daikanyama branch.
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LON CAFE
Come for the French toast — she makes everyone order just so she can taste it. Takeaway available.
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Manten Sushi Marunouchi
Affordable omakase: 26 pieces for ¥7,700. Book ahead; suits only people who eat everything.
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Marni Market
Colorful woven baskets and knit bags — the only bags she wanted, but too bulky to carry home.
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Omotesando Hills
One of Tokyo's prettiest, most design-forward strips — boutiques, cafés and striking architecture.
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Otemachi 1st Square
Check the lobby board listing the restaurants inside and their floors — a great way to find food without planning.
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Raging Spirits
The ride for anyone looking for something extreme at DisneySea.
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Rare Tendon Ginza Mitsuyoshi
Wagyu and fish tempura bowls - on his winning Tokyo food list.
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remm Roppongi
Private room for $87 a night in Roppongi - cheaper than Shinjuku/Shibuya/Ginza. Booked on Klook with code BARSHA.
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Savoy Tomato & Cheese
Food · pizza
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SHIBUYA109
10 floors of Japanese women's fashion - pretty but not cheap; go down to the basement dessert floor for a fresh crepe with cream and strawberries.
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Shimokitazawa
Good for late afternoon/early evening: hipster vibe, street food and second-hand shops.
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Shinjuku Crossing
Come in the evening to catch free rock street performances.
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teamLab Borderless
Book tickets in advance on Klook with discount code BARSHA.
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The Music Bar Cave Shibuya
Old-school cocktail bar with walls of vinyl and a vintage sound system.
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Tokyo Curry Pan
Coffee & sweets · curry bread
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Tokyu Hands
Go for craft supplies, stationery (huge mechanical pencil wall), housewares and unique gifts.
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Udatsu Sushi
His pick when asked for a high-end sushi restaurant in Tokyo - sit at the counter.
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Wagyu Sukiyaki GOKU Ginza Tsukiji
Wagyu sukiyaki and shabu shabu spot in Ginza Tsukiji — save it for a splurge meal.
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俺流塩らーめん 渋谷
Creamy shio ramen with chashu and soft-boiled egg; cash only, extra noodles ¥180.
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千葉スペシャル シューシャイン
Old-school shoe shine stand in the Tokyo Kotsukaikan building, running since 1998 — ¥1,500, pay upfront, closes 19:30.
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渋谷横丁
Lantern-lit food alley; the Okinawa Shokuichi stall with Orion beer lanterns is the atmospheric pick.
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GiGO Akihabara
Arcade towers right at the Akihabara crossing — hard to miss.
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Godzilla Head
The huge Godzilla head sits above Hotel Gracery / TOHO Cinemas on Kabukicho's main street – free photo stop.
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Tokyo Midtown
Sights · complex
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Ueno Station
About 30 minutes by train from Shinjuku; a sakura-lined avenue starts right outside the station.
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Experiences · dark ride
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ACDC RAG
Shopping · kawaii fashion
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Akihabara
The tech district - combine with Asakusa and Kappabashi.
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Crayon Shin-chan Official Shop
Life-size Henderland movie statues among the merch shelves.
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Excelsior Caffe Shibuya
Stop here for Cremia soft-serve ice cream.
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Hikiniku to Come
The famous charcoal hamburg spot that needs booking far in advance — he went to a lesser-known alternative instead.
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Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo
She mentions the Osaka one is identical to this Tokyo branch they visited earlier.
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Lumine EST Shinjuku
Cherry blossoms bloom right outside - a nice spot for night sakura in Shinjuku.
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Narita Airport Station
Other · airport station
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Prize Spot PALO
SEGA UFO catcher machines with Stitch, Doraemon and Pokémon plushies – fun to try but nearly impossible to win.
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Shibuya Parco
Shown in the MAMA PAPA app as a spot with nursing and nappy-changing rooms.
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Shinjuku 3D Cat
Sights · 3d billboard
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Sweet place Crepes
Stands right across from Marion Crepes; crepe ~$4, tasty but not amazing.
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Sweet Rain
Bars · jazz bar
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The Coach Coffee Shop
4th floor above Coach Play on Cat Street, open 11:00-19:00 daily.
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The God Diner
Hidden entrance through a red sticker-covered vending machine; they were too full to eat but it looked great.
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Tokyo Kotsukaikan
Sights · building
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Tokyo Skytree
Sights · landmark tower
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Torishige
Food · yakitori
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Uniqlo Harajuku
Good stop for Ultra Light Down jackets while walking around Harajuku.
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Yunika Vision
The big screens on the Yunika Building in Shinjuku.
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Yurikamome Line
Sit at the very front window of the driverless train for a POV ride above Tokyo's high-rises.
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バナナの神様 表参道店
New stand on Takeshita Street dipping whole bananas in chocolate; pretty but was less to his taste.
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三番街
Izakaya alley: oden and yakitori from ¥120, beer, highballs and cocktails from ¥350.
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中野四季の森公園
Hosts the Nakano Chillnight Picnic outdoor anime theater, Aug 21-23 from 19:00.
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昭和新道
Narrow alley with red paper lanterns, izakaya signs, an unagi restaurant and the Sweet Rain jazz bar.
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Kabukiza Theatre
The creator says outright: don't go to the kabuki show in Ginza, not for anything.
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