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Local etiquette: the little things that matter
A little consideration goes a long way. Here are the basics for an easy first evening.
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Food & drinkTokyo
Omoide Yokocho: your first food-alley visit
A small counter, a clear order, and room for your neighbours. Here is how to settle in.
2 min readFood & drinkTokyo
Ueno or Yurakucho: where should you have dinner?
Two starting points for a casual Tokyo meal. Let your day and your journey home decide.
2 min readFirst-time tipsTokyo
A rainy evening in Tokyo, without the long detour
Keep dinner, shorten the walk, and have an indoor option close by.
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Getting aroundTokyo
Tokyo subway basics: lines, directions and exits
Read the useful parts of the map before you worry about the whole network.
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Local cultureTokyo
Asakusa after dark: a slower way to explore
A temple neighbourhood and a riverside walk, with the evening’s limits in mind.
2 min readFood & drinkSapporo
Sapporo miso ramen: how to choose your first bowl
A straightforward way to turn a long list of noodle shops into one good dinner.
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Food & drinkSapporo
Soup curry in Sapporo: what should you order?
Think about the broth, the main ingredients and the spice level one step at a time.
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