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A Trip to Yashio Hihokan, Japan’s Only Sex Doll Museum

Japan has its fair share of offbeat experiences, but the Yashio Hihokan, better know as the sex doll museum, really takes the cake.

The World Doll Museum is a bit of a misnomer as the dolls are not even remotely the most interesting thing Mr. Ko has on display at his home.

Kawasaki’s factory skyline transforms into a cyberpunk wonderland at night. One of the best ways to see it is on a night cruise.

Ever wanted to try axe-throwing? Look no further than Reeast Room in Tokyo, a great place to release stress and have fun at the same time.

Ibaraki Prefecture appears to have its share of haikyo. Tsuchiura Black Mansion is one of the more easily accessible ones.

At Ishioka Ostrich Farm, you feed the ostriches before they feed them back to you. You can also play with around 80 other types of animals.

It’s come to the point that I’ve been to so many animal cafes and themed bars in Tokyo that I can make my own list and recommendations.

Shin-Okubo, Tokyo’s biggest Koreatown, is known for K-pop and street food, but it also features a ton of cafes and bars for any Instagrammer.

Out of curiosity, I paid a visit to Tokyo Midtown Yaesu just five days after it opened. Here’s a quick-and-dirty floor by floor guide.

The Muscle Girls bar in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district is the one of those surreal, nightlife experiences where you will say, “only in Japan.”