Ubigi eSIM for Japan: A Simple Way to Stay Connected in Tokyo
You’ve just landed in Tokyo after a long flight. You want to check which train will take you to your […]
Why Are There So Few Hotels in Omotesando? (And Where to Stay Instead)
Omotesando is one of Tokyo’s best neighborhoods, but there are surprisingly few hotels. Here’s where to stay now — and the new hotels coming in 2030 and 2032.
The KINTO Water Bottle I Use When I Just Want Water
When I Just Want Water: KINTO Water Bottle I own a Hydro Flask too, and I love it. But sometimes
The Montbell Umbrella I’d Buy If I Lived in NYC
There are plenty of things you can buy in Japan that make great souvenirs. But some of my favorite things
Comme’N KIDS: A Kids-Only Bakery Near teamLab Borderless Tokyo
If you’re visiting teamLab Borderless at Azabudai Hills with kids, don’t leave without stopping by Comme’N KIDS. This isn’t simply
Going to Nezu Museum? Stop at This Little Cafe Nearby
Most visitors come to this part of Aoyama for the Nezu Museum. But just a few minutes away is Buik,
HOMME PLISSÉ ISSEY MIYAKE Tokyo: Why I Shop the Men’s Line as a Woman
If you’re shopping for Issey Miyake in Tokyo, PLEATS PLEASE may be the obvious place to start. But here’s what
Yoku Moku: The Tokyo Cookies My American Friends Always Buy
I first bought Yoku Moku as a souvenir for my American friends. They loved it so much that now, whenever
Why I Buy the Same Omamori at Meiji Jingu Every Year
If you’ve traveled to Japan, you’ve probably seen omamori—good luck charms sold at shrines and temples across the country. Many
The Onodera Ramen Restaurant Most Visitors Don’t Know About
If you’ve heard of Onodera, it’s probably because of the sushi. Whenever I walk past the sushi restaurant, it seems