Tokyo vs. Osaka: Why You Must Visit Japan’s “Rebellious” Food Capital
Tokyo is polite and organized. Osaka is loud, friendly, and delicious. Here is your guide to the city where the motto is literally “Eat Until You Drop.”
Month: November 2025
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Kyoto for Beginners: How to Dodge the Crowds and Spot a Geisha (Respectfully)
You want “Zen,” but you might get a traffic jam. Here is your friend’s strategy guide to surviving Japan’s most beautiful—and crowded—city.
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Welcome to Geek Heaven: The Insider’s Guide to Akihabara & Maid Cafes
Anime figures, retro games, and maids casting magic spells on your omelet rice. Here is how to survive (and love) Tokyo’s “Electric Town.”
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Enter the Jungle: A Survival Guide to “Don Quijote” (Japan’s Craziest Store)
It sells Rolexes next to potato chips. It’s open 24 hours. And the theme song will haunt your dreams forever. Here is how to conquer “Donki.”
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The Bullet Train is a Party on Wheels: How to Master the Shinkansen & The “Ekiben” Ritual
Don’t just sit there. Here is how to snag the “Mt. Fuji Seat,” understand the baggage rules, and why eating a cold bento box is the highlight of your trip.
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How to Get an Instant 10% Discount in Japan: The Ultimate “Tax-Free” Shopping Guide
Don’t leave money on the table. Here is how to use your passport to save 10% on everything from sneakers to KitKats. (Plus: The rule about the “Sealed Bag”).
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The “Depachika” Secret: Why You Should Eat Lunch in a Department Store Basement
Forget expensive restaurants. Your friend is taking you underground to the “Food Disneyland” of Tokyo, where the bento boxes look like jewelry and the samples are free.
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You Don’t Have to Sing in Public! The Beginner’s Guide to Japanese “Karaoke Boxes”
Forget the stage fright. In Japan, Karaoke is a private party. Here is how to rent your own soundproof room and scream Taylor Swift songs until 3 AM.
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Stop Carrying Your Suitcase on the Train! The “Magic Hack” for Hands-Free Travel in Japan
Are you dreading hauling your luggage onto a crowded Shinkansen? Don’t do it. Here is how to use Japan’s incredible (and cheap) luggage delivery system.
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The “Gachapon” Addiction: Why You Will Spend All Your Coins on Tiny Plastic Toys
It starts with one coin. Then you end up with a collection of “Cats wearing sushi hats.” Here is your guide to Japan’s favorite obsession.
