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15 places to grab a drink in Tokyo

Known for small hard to miss bars, or quirky entertaining bars – Tokyo has something for everyone wanting to grab drinks in Tokyo. Whether you are craving a perfectly crafted cocktail to your liking or easy to miss whiskey bar – look no further then the city of Tokyo. Although the ever popular places like The New York bar are fabulous – it is always nice to switch it up right? I guarantee there is a place for you on…

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Fuglen Tokyo: Coffee, Cocktails, Design

Fuglen Tokyo is where retro design, vintage furniture, coffee and crafted cocktails live in perfect harmony. In other words, if I could be a part of any small business venture, this would be it. This cafe by day and cocktail bar at night is a unique Tokyo establishment that I love visiting. Situated on the quieter streets of Shibuya the cafe is spacious with plenty of seating on the outside. You can find it only a short walk from Yoyogi-Koen…

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30 things I miss about living in Japan

Looks like it is about time I zone in on what I really miss about living in Japan now that I have been back in the states for sometime. I feel honored to have lived in a country vastly different than my own – beyond the important moments of learning how other people think about the world or soaking up a culture’s tradition, Japan has set my standard high for so many things. Yes, I want my toilets heated, my…

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Yokohama day trip guide

Yokohama, Japan is the second largest city in Japan and often overshadowed by its close neighbor, Tokyo. It contains endless food options, world’s largest China town, and was one of the first Port’s to be opened for foreign trade. With easy access from Tokyo, a Yokohama day trip is well worth it. Like any major city, you can’t fit in everything in one day, but here is a good list to help you plan the perfect Tokyo getaway. Yokohama Day…

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Face masks at Japan's 100 yen stores

What to buy at Japan’s 100 yen shops

Loved by locals and the tourist who needs the perfect souvenirs, 100 yen shops have clean stores, organized aisles and a perfect medley of knick knacks you never knew you needed. Sorry to say, it will ruin American dollar stores for you. They were sort of already ruined though, weren’t they..? 100 yen shops have anything from household items, fake plants, cosmetics, beautiful dishes, and skincare all in one store. Fortunately for everyone, they are growing in leaps and bounds…

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