Tokyo After Dark: A Guide to the City’s Yokochos

Yokocho in Tokyo

June 10, 2026

Tokyo After Dark: A Guide to the City’s Yokochos

The moment you walk into a yokocho, it can feel as though you've discovered a version of Tokyo that feels a little smaller and less intimidating.

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View of Hamarikyu Gardens from Caretta Shiodome Sky View

March 25, 2026

Sky-High Views, Zero Yen: Free Observatories in Tokyo

Shibuya Sky and Tokyo Skytree are two of the most popular observatories in Tokyo, but admission isn't cheap.

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Dotonbori Canal at night

September 16, 2025

Exploring Namba

Namba's dizzying mix of neon-lit signs, shopping arcades, and mind-numbing selection of street food is what made me fall in love with Osaka in the first place.

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Vintage store in Shimokitazawa

January 27, 2025

Tokyo’s Coolest Neighborhoods

With its 23 wards, 26 cities, 5 towns, and 8 villages, the Greater Tokyo Area is home to dozens of interesting neighborhoods.

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