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Japan's Most Haunted

Added: 2009-09-30 10:29:41 in Tokyo, Japan

In the outskirts of Tokyo lies the infamous Himuro Mansion, which is reputed as one of the most haunted places in Japan.  In fact, it was the basis for the popular survival horror video game series...Read full tip...

Shopping in Harajuku!

Added: 2009-10-02 10:44:37 in Tokyo, Japan

Just 15minutes from Shibuya, Harajuku is the place to be for the young and fashionable, whether you're in to outlandish fashion trends from Japan's street fashion (goth/lolita, punk, and "gal")...Read full tip...

Going around in Shibuya

Added: 2009-10-02 11:09:11 in Tokyo, Japan

If you're young, tech-savvy, trendy or all of the above, you have to go to Shibuya!  There are four train lines that pass here, so you can't miss it.  It is also a short walk from Harajuku...Read full tip...

Sweets Paradise in Shibuya

Added: 2009-10-02 11:15:01 in Tokyo, Japan

If you're a sweet tooth roaming Shibuya, you may want to go to Sweets Paradise.  Just a three-minute walk from the Hachiko Exit of the JR Shibuya Station, it's sort of like a buffet restaurant...Read full tip...

A cheap way to eat

Added: 2009-10-02 11:18:50 in Tokyo, Japan

If you're low on cash and you get hungry in Shibuya, you can try going to the Tokyo Department Store.  You can't miss it, it's just on top of the train station.  The store offers several free...Read full tip...

Whale-meat Meal?

Added: 2009-10-02 11:28:43 in Tokyo, Japan

Those who are in to wildlife conservation may want to stay away from Kujiraya, in Bunkamura-dori just past 109.  It's a quaint restaurant and they serve up whale meat dishes, like the hari-hari nabe...Read full tip...

Affordable Fugu!

Added: 2009-10-05 10:26:04 in Tokyo, Japan

You don't need to spend a whole lot to eat Fugu in Tokyo.  Suppon Fugu Sugamo Miuraya offers the popular Japanese delight for around 3,000-6,000 yen, major credit cards are accepted too.  It's...Read full tip...

Ritzy Fugu!

Added: 2009-10-05 10:38:19 in Tokyo, Japan

If you want a slice of luxury fugu and money isn't a big deal for you, why not try going to Ajiman in Roppongi?  This small, but ritzy place near  the station may require you to book a reservation...Read full tip...

Fugu cocktail anyone?

Added: 2009-10-05 10:53:35 in Tokyo, Japan

If you're in for a death-defying cocktail, you may want to sample Mukoujima Hashimoto's fugu hire-zake, which  is a mix of smoked fugu fins and sake served up in a small cup.  The restaurant...Read full tip...

Gera Gera: A Haven for Anime Geeks

Added: 2009-10-06 12:20:34 in Tokyo, Japan

Like the title implies, Gera Gera manga cafe has everything a certified anime geek can ask for: internet access, 40,000 manga titles, over 100 PS2 games, and 70 DVD titles.  There are also reclines...Read full tip...

Go vegan in Tokyo!

Added: 2009-10-07 11:05:45 in Tokyo, Japan

While Japanese cuisine use a lot of fish or meat stocks, food tripping in Tokyo won't prove to be a trouble for vegans, if they know where to look.  You can ask your guide to take you to food places...Read full tip...

Vegan find: Pure Cafe

Added: 2009-10-07 11:13:53 in Tokyo, Japan

Stationed near the ritzy Omotesando fashion district in Harajuku is Pure Cafe, an al fresco hang out for the sophisticated vegan Tokyoite.  Their samosas and veggie burgers are must-tries! ...Read full tip...

Venus Fort

Added: 2009-10-15 10:49:40 in Tokyo, Japan

A treat to womankind, the Venus Fort in Odaiba features  fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and whatnot, all set in an 18th century South European-themed open-air street.  You don't have...Read full tip...

Asakusa!

Added: 2009-10-15 11:08:01 in Tokyo, Japan

You don't have to go all the way to Kyoto to see and experience traditional Japanese culture and architecture.  The most popular attraction is the Senzoji Temple, which is Tokyo's largest Buddhist...Read full tip...