Inside Ikea Harajuku: First City-Style Store in Japan
Ikea Harajuku, which opened on June 8, is the Swedish furniture chain’s first city-style store in Japan. But does it still have meatballs and ball pits?
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Fukui Dinosaur Museum: A Taste of Jurassic Park in Japan
The Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum is Japan’s largest dinosaur museum, and quite possibly the biggest draw to the country’s least visited prefecture.
Read moreA Timeline of Japan’s Response to COVID-19 in Memes
The world is fighting a coronavirus pandemic. But how has Japan’s response to COVID-19 been, and how had it affected me personally? Find out through memes.
Read moreOkutama Ropeway, My First Foray into Haikyo
Since we’re all stuck at home due to COVID-19, let me take you on a virtual tour to one of the creepiest places I’ve been to in Japan: the abandoned Okutama Lake Ropeway in west Tokyo.
Read moreThe Lockup Shinjuku: Jail Cell Dining with a Twist
A visit to The Lockup Shinjuku is an experience you won’t forget. The jail cells and terrifying “show” will etch themselves permanently in your memories.
Read moreMUJI Diner: Healthy Meals for Minimalists
Located in the basement of MUJI’s Ginza store, MUJI Diner (無印良品食堂) is a stylish cafeteria-like eatery with the classic minimalist style it is famous for.
Read moreThe Best Views of Tokyo: 5 Places to See the City Skyline
With countless skyscrapers, there’s no shortage of contenders for the best views of Tokyo. These 5 popular spots are sure to make you whip out your DSLR!
Read moreA Guide to Koenji, the Subculture Hub of Tokyo
An unabashedly, highly biased guide to Koenji, an area known for being the centre of Tokyo’s alternative culture. And in my personal experience, crazies.
Read moreHenn Na Hotel: A Stay at the World’s First Robot Hotel
Henn Na Hotel is a hotel chain in Japan staffed by robots, where you can stay without having to interact with another human being. I decided to try it out.
Read moreThe Soho Odaiba: Tokyo’s Most Colourful Office Space
Time to check out The Soho in Odaiba, a modern 13-storey office complex that has become a landmark Instagram spot for its colourful exterior.
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