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A (Non-Drinker’s) Guide to Shinjuku: Alternative Things to Do

While Shinjuku is known for areas like Golden Gai and Nichome, it has a lot to offer non-drinkers as well. Here are some alternative things to do.

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

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.

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

Gonpachi Nishi-Azabu, well known for being featured in Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 film Kill Bill, makes for an interesting dining experience.

What I did, saw and ate during my 40 hour layover in Manila. Plus tips on how to navigate the Filipino capital for first-time visitors.

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.

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.”

Mr. kanso is a quirky canned food bar chain with around 50 locations across Japan and Taiwan. I visited one to check out the unusual concept.