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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, 2023August 14, 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 2, 2023September 2, 2023japan, kanto, life

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.

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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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March 17, 2023March 17, 2023eating, japan, life, tokyo

The New Tokyo Midtown Yaesu: A Floor by Floor Guide

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.

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December 31, 2022December 31, 2022eating, japan, life, tokyo

Tír na nÓg: Escape to a Fairytale World in the Heart of Ginza

Tír na nÓg is a medieval fantasy-themed cafe and bar in Tokyo that features a world-building so immersive, you may forget where you are.

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November 10, 2022November 10, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Dogenzaka Church: Drink, Dance and Confess Your Sins

Dogenzaka Church in Shibuya is not your typical place of worship. After the sun sets it transforms into a hip bar aptly named “The Church.”

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October 22, 2022October 22, 2022japan, life, tokyo

Stranger Things Cafe: Enter the Upside Down in Tokyo

A Pronto branch in Shibuya has been temporarily transformed into a Stranger Things pop-up cafe, and it does not disappoint.

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My name is Doni (aka donikantoku) and I’m an ABC from Australia now living in Tokyo, Japan. I have a serious case of wanderlust and love getting off the beaten track. Read on for tips on travel to Japan, Asia and beyond. Let’s all live an unbordered life!

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