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Forget Toyosu: The “Raw & Real” Local Market with 0% Foreigners (10 Mins from Ueno)
Most tourists go to Toyosu for the clean decks. Or Tsukiji for the overpriced street food. But if you want to find a "Blue Ocean" where zero foreign tourists exist, you go to Adachi Market. Here, you are not a "duck" (prey... -
One Day Escape: Sano & Ashikaga – Shopping, History, and Wisteria
Introduction Are you tired of the crowded streets of Shibuya? Do you want to experience the "real" Japan that locals love? I’m Akira, a Tokyo native with over 50 years of experience exploring this city. Today, I’m taking you on a pe... -
Night Bus Adventure Part 2: Nara’s Sacred Deer, Great Buddha & Osaka Soul Food
Missed Part 1? Start from Kyoto here. # Night Bus Adventure Part 2: Nara’s Sacred Deer, Great Buddha & Osaka Soul Food **Welcome back to the "Night Bus Adventure" series!** In **[Part 1 bellow] **, we conquered the night bus from Tokyo, ... -
Mt. Tsukuba Day Trip from Tokyo: Japan’s Best-Kept Secret Mountain
While Takao-san drowns in foreign tourists, Mt. Tsukuba remains virtually undiscovered—I encountered just five foreigners during my entire visit in a week day of October 2025. This twin-peaked mountain sits only 80 minutes from Akihabara... -
3-Hour Queues Near Tokyo: Inside Japan’s Hottest Roadside Station
Reports during Japan's 2025 Obon holiday season highlighted the incredible popularity of Joso Roadside Station, with visitors reportedly waiting up to three hours for their famous melon pan. This summer phenomenon perfectly illustrates w... -
Night Bus Adventure Part 1: The Ultimate 3-Day Kansai Budget Trip (Kyoto Cycling Edition)
Introduction Tokyo to Kansai: 3 Days, 3 Cities, Under ¥30,000?! Is it possible to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara, stay in a hotel, and enjoy local food for under ¥30,000? Yes, it is. Usually, a round-trip Shi... -
Two-Day Independent Tokyo Tour: Transforming Rushed Sightseeing into Meaningful Discovery (Second Day)
Welcome to Part 2 of our comprehensive Tokyo independent travel guide. Having experienced Day 1's modern energy through Shinjuku, Harajuku, and Shibuya, Day 2 takes you on a journey through Tokyo's historical heart and traditional cultur... -
Two-Day Independent Tokyo Tour: Transforming Rushed Sightseeing into Meaningful Discovery (First Day)
The Problem with One-Day Tokyo Bus Tours Numerous bus tours promise to show you all of Tokyo's famous landmarks in a single day. While these tours efficiently cover major attractions, they suffer from one critical flaw: the schedule is s... -
Ultimate Tokyo Day Tour: Rainbow Bridge Walk, Toyosu Market, teamLab Planets & Odaiba
Experience the best of Tokyo in a single day with this carefully crafted itinerary that combines hidden gems, world-renowned attractions, and authentic local culture. This tour takes you from a secret scenic walk across Rainbow Bridge to... -
One Day Trip: Gyoza, Toshogu Shrine, and Hot Springs
Experience the perfect blend of culinary delights, cultural heritage, and relaxation in this carefully crafted one-day journey from Tokyo. This itinerary combines a visit to Utsunomiya, Japan's gyoza capital, with an exploration of the U...
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