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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building has free observatory views

Don’t pay 3,000 yen for Tokyo Tower or Skytree if you are on a budget. The twin towers of the Tokyo Metropolitan Governm…

Eat hot matcha dango and soba in historic Uji on a half-day trip

A quick 20-minute JR train south of Kyoto brings you to Uji, the ancient birthplace of Japanese green tea. Stroll the By…

Depachika department store basements discount gourmet bentos after 7:30 PM

Head to the basement food halls (depachika) of luxury department stores like Isetan Shinjuku, Takashimaya, or Mitsukoshi…

Add a digital Suica or Pasmo card to Apple Wallet before arriving

Physical Suica IC cards often suffer semiconductor chip shortages. Open Apple Wallet, tap the "+" icon, select Transit C…

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is tranquil only at dawn

By 9:00 AM, the narrow path through the soaring bamboo stalks is choked with tour groups and rickshaws. Arrive at 6:45 A…

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