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Loopwheeler
Obsessing over where to find the perfect sweatshirt? Look no further than Japan's Loopwheeler. Named after the slow-weaving machines that knit their high-quality wares (a machine only found in Japan), Loopwheeler strives to produce the...
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Matsutora
Secrets, secrets can be very fun, especially when most locals are in the dark. As speakeasies continue to catch fire across major world markets, Matsutora is still a well-kept secret, despite its trendy neighborhood location (Ebisu)....
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Katana Exercise
The way of the Samurai is one steeped in ritual and strict codes of conduct that seeks to avoid conflict rather than seek it. But make no mistake, those crazy enough to mess with a samurai often met with the sharp end of the samurai's...
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Kanemasu
Kanemasu is well off the beaten path of most well-known Tokyo restaurants on a literal island that is Tsukishima just east of Ginza and Tsukiji market. There's not much to see on this man-made island but Kanemasu (and if you're feeling...
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Juubanukyou
It's hard to know what came first at Ukyo - the sake or the truffle. Although most refer to Ukyo as a sake bar or izakaya, lately it has become known as the sweet spot for the truffle hunters of Tokyo. In contrast to Tokyo's typical...
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Shosaikan
Feeling more like a museum than a store, this specialty stationary stop favors fancy penmanship. With over 3,000 quality writing utensils available – ranging from ink brushes to traditional fountain pens – the price points vary from $100...
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Senso-ji Shrine
Whether in peak or offpeak season, the Senso-ji Temple is worth the visit. Knows as the oldest temple in Tokyo, this gorgeous piece of work can hold it's own to the grand palace grounds in Thailand. Large and beautifully structured, the...
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Saya-no-yudokoro
Where do you go to relax when you live in a city that never sleeps? While the suburbs and countryside offer the most common retreats, this rare find allows you to enjoy the comfort of a natural hot spring just 30 minutes from Shibuya....
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Tsukiji Fish Market
Taking part in Tsukiji's famed tuna auction is no easy feat. It takes dedication and a really early bedtime (or lack thereof) to be part of the lucky 120 that gets the pleasure of lining up at 3:30am in the morning for a 15 minute show....
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Ushigoro
If you've ever wondered “What exactly is yakiniku?”, Ushigoro is the epitome of craftsmanship, quality and attention to detail when it comes to this Japanese cuisine. Today the style is widespread, but Ushigoro is one of those places...
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Treats at Tsukiji
Tsukiji Market is famous for it’s pre-dawn tuna auctions and it’s massive inner market floors, but don’t forget about the everyday food stalls that offer up fresh treats on the go. Whether hunger has been eating away at you since your...
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Tonki
Eating at Tonki, one of the oldest katsu shops in town, is a mesmerizing experience. You walk in expecting to have some above average tonkatsu but what you are met with is a well choreographed show – a tonkatsu ballet if you will. There...
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Tokyobike
Tucked in an old sake shop near the shade of the Skytree, Tokyobike Gallery builds style on two wheels specifically for the urban adventure. Unlike an Ironman race, this bike shop focuses on “Tokyo slow”, a concept meant for people to...
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Sushiya
We won't presume to tell you that Sushiya offers the best sushi in Tokyo because there is no best sushi in Tokyo. But we will tell you the Sushiya experience is one that you'll want to catch before everyone else gets wise. Still...
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Solakzade
Most would equate “vintage” to “second hand,” but not the Okamoto brothers, founders of vintage eyewear shop Solakzade. When it comes to vintage pieces, the brothers Okamoto only sell unused, dead-stock eyewear - more than 10,000 frames...
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Sushi Kuni
Everyone knows that Tsujiki Fish Market is the center of the universe for the freshest offerings from the Pacific Ocean, but for die-hard fans of the golden gonads of sea urchin, Sushi Kuni is the real destination. Located in the outer...
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Harajuku
By now, everyone's heard of Harajuku thanks to Gwen Stefani's brief appropriation of Tokyo street culture and because of the outside world's fascination with Manga Cosplay. The Harajuku girls are still there with their shock fashion but...
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Sawamura Hiroo
An offshoot of the original and famed Sawamura in Kuruizawa, Sawamura Tokyo has snuck into the hearts of discerning Tokyoites as a favored breakfast/lunch/dinner spot. Although Sawamura Hiroo is up there with the best bakeries in Tokyo,...
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Toranomon Koffee
Following the success of the famed Omotesando Koffee pop-up experiment (RIP 2011 – 2015), Eiichi Kunitomo the “godfather” of the Tokyo coffee scene has carried the spirit of the original to a polar opposite setting.Whereas Omotesando was...
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Honmura-an Ogikubo (Original Store)
Although there are other soba shops by the same name in other parts of Tokyo, to visit the original, you'll want to make the trek to Ogikubo, just at the outskirts of the city. Once you step into the simple interior, you can see what...
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How to Do Aikido with the New York Aikikai Dojo
Howcast - Learn about the New York Aikikai Dojo, Howcast's Aikido experts, in this video.
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Visiting Ueno Kōen in Tokyo
Howcast - Learn about Ueno Kōen, one of Tokyo's oldest public parks, in this Howcast travel video.
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Visiting the Meiji Jingu Shrine in Tokyo
Howcast - Learn about the Meiji Jingu, one of Tokyo's most important Shinto shrines, in this Howcast travel video.
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Visiting the Great Buddha in Tokyo
Howcast - Learn about the Great Buddha in Tokyo, one of Japan's most iconic Buddha statues, in this Howcast travel video.