The word "kawaii" means "cute" in Japanese, and cuteness has a status in Japan that's a little hard to comprehend until you've experienced it firsthand. In the US, it sometimes seems that cuteness, …
Planning Your Visit to Tokyo by Season
One big factor to consider when planning a trip to Tokyo is the time of year when you'll be visiting. It's not just the weather that changes—there are specific activities and even particular types …
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One of My Favorite Tokyo Neighborhoods: Nakameguro
When you think of Tokyo, it's easy to imagine the neon lights, the skyscrapers, and the insanely busy intersections of areas like Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Akihabara. But like any massive metropolis, …
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How Easy Is It to Get Around Tokyo If You Don’t Speak Japanese?
Planning a visit to Tokyo? Lucky you! It's one of the most exciting, bustling, non-stop cities I've had the pleasure of living in. It's also astounding that for such a large city (about 12 million …
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