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Intro: Is It Really Cheaper Than 7-Eleven? Walking through Tokyo's neon streets, you might spot a sign that seems like a typo: Draft Beer ¥190 ($1.30) and Highball ¥150 ($1.00). This is Shinjidai (New Age), an izakaya...

If you love Gyoza (and who doesn’t?), you must make the pilgrimage to Utsunomiya, the Holy Land of Gyoza. But with over 200 shops, where do you start? The answer is Kirasse. Located in the basement of a massive Mega Don Quijote...

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...

Master Japan's most cost-effective long-distance transportation. This comprehensive guide covers everything foreign travelers need to know about highway buses departing from Tokyo—from seating types and booking strategies to nationwide f...