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You can’t visit them all. So which Tokyo observation deck is actually worth your time and money? Your friend ranks the “Big Three” (plus a free bonus).

You’ve seen the photos. Now you have to choose. Here is the ultimate showdown between Tokyo’s two digital art giants (and why you shouldn’t wear a skirt).

Do you want to punch blocks and race in Mario Kart? Listen carefully. Getting into Nintendo World at USJ requires a plan. Here are your two options: Money or Speed.

Yes, the deer will bow to you. Yes, they will also bite your butt if you hide the crackers. Here is how to handle the cuteness and chaos of Japan’s ancient capital.

It’s not just about history. From the floating shrine gate to “Hiroshima-style” Okonomiyaki, here is why this side trip is worth the Shinkansen ride.

Don’t let a hangover or a blister ruin your trip. Here are the specific Japanese medicines you need to know—no Kanji reading required.

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.”

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.

Anime figures, retro games, and maids casting magic spells on your omelet rice. Here is how to survive (and love) Tokyo’s “Electric Town.”