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Guides, routes, and notes from the road. Page 2 of 10.

7-Eleven Japan food we'd buy again: sprinkle sandwiches on the shelf, a tuna mayo onigiri and egg salad sandwich, a Choco Monaka Jumbo, and a melty chocolate cookie Japan

7-Eleven Japan Food: What to Buy (Our Must-Try List)

The 7-Eleven Japan food we'd buy again after a month in Tokyo, from the egg salad hot dog hack to the ice creams, with prices.
A colorful Pokémon manhole cover with Tyrunt and Wynaut set into the pavement in Ueno Park, Tokyo. Japan

Pokémon GO in Tokyo: The Best Spots to Play

Where to play Pokémon GO in Tokyo, from Shinjuku and Ueno Park to Ikebukuro, plus every Pokémon Center, the Poké Lids, PokéPark KANTO, and card shops.
Bernie and Cream taking a selfie with peace signs in front of the colorful Pokémon GO Fest Tokyo 2026 entrance arch by Tokyo Bay. Japan

Pokémon GO Fest Japan: What to Expect

What to expect at Pokémon GO Fest Japan from two Japan GO Fests: which ticket and add-ons to buy, the park day, the city days, and tips to last all week.
Two drinks at a Pokémon card cocktail bar in Tokyo, a purple one beside a Mewtwo V card and a yellow one beside a Pikachu card, each card on a small stand. Japan

Pokémon Card Cocktail Bar in Tokyo: Is It Worth It?

Our honest review of FUN, the Pokémon card cocktail bar in Tokyo. How it works, what it costs, where to buy your card, and why we gave it a 4.
Bernie and Cream smiling and making peace signs in a selfie in front of the giant Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba, Tokyo. Japan

Tokyo for Couples: Is Tokyo Romantic?

Is Tokyo good for couples? Yes. Our romantic things to do in Tokyo, from Odaiba sunsets and sushi dates to onsen spas, night views, and where to stay.
A panda topiary covered in green leaves in Ueno, Tokyo, with a white panda face peeking out of the plants. Japan

12 Things to Do in Ueno, Tokyo (Ueno Park and Ameyoko Market)

The best things to do in Ueno, Tokyo: Ueno Park's temples and museums, the Moon Pine, Ameyoko market, and a half-day route, with prices and hours.
Blue, purple, and pink hydrangeas in bloom along a park path in Tokyo in early summer. Japan

Things to Do in Tokyo in June

Things to do in Tokyo in June, from hydrangea and iris gardens to shrine festivals, fireflies, rooftop beer, and a plan for rainy days.
The sun setting over Tokyo Bay behind Rainbow Bridge and the city skyline, seen from the rocky shore of Odaiba, Tokyo. Japan

The 15 Best Things to Do in Odaiba, Tokyo

The best things to do in Odaiba, from the Rainbow Bridge sunset and the new fountain show to the Gundam Base, with costs, times, and what's closed now.
A glass office tower reflecting the Tokyo sky above a round fountain on a patterned stone plaza. Japan

How Long Can You Stay in Japan? (Visa Guide for Digital Nomads)

How long can you stay in Japan? The 90-day visa-free entry, Visit Japan Web, the remote work rules, and what Japan's digital nomad visa really takes.
Supermarket bento boxes in Tokyo stacked under 598-yen price stickers, with tempura rice bowls and rolled omelet. Japan

Cost of Living in Tokyo: What a Month Cost the Two of Us

The real cost of living in Tokyo from our month in Shinjuku: rent, food, trains, and phone, about $3,200 to $3,600 for two, plus what a longer stay costs.
An empty sidewalk beside a quiet road near our apartment in Wakamatsu-cho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, lined with hedges and mid-rise apartment buildings. Japan

The Best Neighborhoods in Tokyo for Digital Nomads

The best neighborhoods in Tokyo for digital nomads, from a month living in Shinjuku: where we'd live again, where we'd try next, and 4 more areas.
A Kabukicho street in Shinjuku, Tokyo, lined with tall vertical shop signs under a clear blue morning sky. Japan

Is Tokyo Good for Digital Nomads?

Is Tokyo good for digital nomads? Our month working from a Shinjuku apartment: wifi, rent, cheap food, coworking, cafe time limits, and the visa.