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Category: tokyo

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024japan, tokyo

Harajuku Kawaii Land Kyun Kyun: A Cute Animal Play Spot

Harajuku Kawaii Land Kyun Kyun offers visitors the chance to play with guinea pigs, hedgehogs, chinchillas and more for an unlimited time.

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January 26, 2024November 10, 2025crane games, japan, life, personal, tokyo

The Beginner’s Guide to Mastering Crane Games

A mix of skill and chance, often the thrill of winning at crane games beats the prize itself. Here are some tips on how to master them.

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January 5, 2024January 20, 2024japan, life, tokyo

How to Get the Most Out of Tokyo Joypolis

Tokyo Joypolis, located in Odaiba, is one of Japan’s largest indoor amusement parks. Here’s the lowdown on what’s most worth playing.

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December 20, 2023August 28, 2025australia, japan, life, personal, tokyo

How to Convert an Australian Driver’s Licence to a Japanese One

Signboards at the entrance of Koto Driver's License Center

Australians are fortunate that we can use a process called 外免切替 [gaimen kirikae] to convert our licence to a Japanese one without any tests.

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December 11, 2023December 11, 2023japan, life, tokyo, winter

A First Look at Azabudai Hills (New Home of Teamlab Borderless)

Azabudai Hills is the highly-anticipated new venue of Teamlab Borderless. But until it reopens in Feb. 2024, here are some other things to do.

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November 3, 2023October 10, 2025japan, life, personal, tokyo

Rent an Electric Kick Scooter in Tokyo for Cheap with LUUP

Since Japan relaxed rules for electric kick scooters this summer, I decided to try riding one for the first time using a service called LUUP.

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October 9, 2023October 12, 2023japan, life, tokyo

Enter Chamber of Raven, a Magical Realm Cafe in Tokyo

The magical world of Chamber of Raven in Tokyo is indeed spectacular, although budget-wise it might be best reserved for special occasions.

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September 24, 2023September 24, 2023autumn, japan, kanto, spring, summer, tokyo

Top 5 Carpet-style Flower Festivals In and Around Tokyo

Baby Blue Eyes at Hitachi Seaside Park

Every season brings about a fresh crop of flower festivals; here are five of the most popular and easily accessible “carpet” ones from Tokyo.

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July 1, 2023July 1, 2023japan, life, tokyo

Throw Axes and Let Out the Rage at Reeast Room in Tokyo

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.

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May 3, 2023August 19, 2025eating, japan, tokyo

Animal Cafes & Themed Bars in Tokyo: A List

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.

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