As a traveler (and a travel blogger), I’m always reevaluating and recalibrating my stances—the topic of how many days in Tokyo you should spend is no exception.
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Japan’s Other Concrete Jungles
Tokyo is definitely not the only concrete jungle in Japan.
Continue ReadingMaking Sense of Tokyo
My mental map of Tokyo is spot-on.
Continue Reading30 Pictures That Will Make You Want to Visit Tokyo
I hope looking through these images will encourage you to continue peeling away Tokyo’s layers.
Continue ReadingTokyo in the Time of Covid
My life is finally back on track, even if the rest of the world may lag behind by weeks, months or—god help us—years.
Continue ReadingWhere to Hit the Beach Near Tokyo
When it comes to beaches near Tokyo, there’s good news and there’s bad news.
Continue ReadingTokyo, With Breathing Room
Could 4 days in Tokyo be the perfect amount of time to spend in Japan’s capital?
Continue ReadingIs Tokyo Expensive?
It’s a matter of yes-and-no, not yes-or-no.
Continue ReadingWhere to See Sakura in Tokyo
The Tokyo cherry blossom season comes early—but often unpredictably so.
Continue ReadingHow to Choose a Base a Tokyo
The question of the best area to stay in Tokyo is a complicated one to answer.
Continue ReadingThe Great Narita Train Debate
The Narita Express vs Skyliner question is a relatively simple one to answer, once you know all the facts.
Continue ReadingAll the Ways to Haneda and Back
Traveling from Haneda Airport to Tokyo is a quick journey, but like most things in Japan isn’t necessarily simple.
Continue ReadingBattle of Tokyo’s Towers
The Tokyo Skytree vs Tokyo Tower debate often begins with a clarification.
Continue ReadingPerfect Tokyo Panorama Spots
Where can you get the best view of Tokyo?
Continue ReadingThe Ultimate Tokyo Train Station Guide
Before you worry about navigating the labyrinthine Shinjuku Station, you should attend to a more fundamental task.
Continue ReadingRide the Rails Between Tokyo and Osaka
If you’re preparing to take a Tokyo to Osaka train, it’s natural that you’ll have some questions.
Continue ReadingA Fork in Tokyo’s Golden Road
I was of two minds as I waited for my Tokyo autumn experience to begin in earnest.
Continue ReadingCôte d’Akihabara
Hours before my scheduled Mario Kart tour, Tokyo reminded me of the serendipity that keeps me coming back here so often.
Continue ReadingWhere to See Mt. Fuji
Allow me to start this post by pouring cold water all over you.
Continue ReadingBattle of the Japanese Capitals
If you’ve never been to either city, comparing Tokyo vs Kyoto might seem futile.
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