Spend some time in Shimokitazawa, one of Tokyo’s hottest hipster neighbourhoods where all the cool kids hang out, chock full of cafes, second hand / vintage stores and vinyl record shops. In fact, at the last count, there were said to be over 200 thrift stores in Shimokitazawa at the start of 2025, making it […]
Category Archives: TOKYO
FOOD AND DRINK, KAWAII, STUDIO GHIBLI, TOKYO
Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory – Tokyo’s Totoro Cream Puffs
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Shirohige’s Cream Puff Factory is a must visit for any Studio Ghibli fan or ‘My Neighbour Totoro’ maniacs. Located in the leafy backstreets of Tokyo’s hipster Shimokitazawa district, we visited this themed Totoro cream puff cafe and bakery and were ‘Spirited Away’. It is chock full of cute choux pastries and super cool cookies! Established […]
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The bright lights of Tokyo’s better known neighbourhoods often means travellers to Japan negate Nakano, but this is one must do district (and handily very close to Shibuya and Shinjuku). From the shopping bonanza that is Nakano Broadway (‘otaku’ heaven) to towering ice-creams (plus some of the coolest looking alleys and anime / gaming galore), […]
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Big Boss 3D Billboard in Shibuya Tokyo, Japan
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Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in Tokyo’s top parks and gardens. With a population of 14 million, there is no shortage of gorgeous green spaces and plush parks for locals to escape in. From the lakeside setting of Ueno park (complete with swan pedalos) to the tranquility of Yoyogi Park and its […]
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Tokyo can be enjoyed in many ways but the best way to see the city from on high is via one of Tokyo’s observation decks – better still, there are several Tokyo observation decks that are free admission and offer a glimpse of Mount Fuji! From Tokyo’s tallest tower Tokyo Skytree to some lesser known […]
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Oct
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Tokyo’s Ikebukuro district is fun to visit day or night and home to massive malls, cute cat cafes, gaming arcades galore plus Tokyo’s biggest Pokémon Center. A popular retail destination and geek chic centre, Ikebukuro comes alive in the evenings with neon nights, ‘red lights’ and traditional Japanese bites. Inquisitive about Ikebukuro? From anime cafes […]
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Oct
Oct
Time to shop ‘til you drop in Tokyo’s shopping malls and super shopping districts. Tokyo is shopping heaven, from the high end fashion stores of Ginza to cute kawaii stores in Harajuku and Akihabara. Japan’s capital city Tokyo makes for a joyful shopping experience, packed with of big malls, many of which have opulent interiors […]
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Tokyo’s circular train line that connects Tokyo’s best neighborhoods, the JR Yamanote Line is one of the easiest ways to navigate the Japanese capital. Passing through Ueno, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Tokyo Station, this JR Yamanote loop line – 山手線 – is a great way to see lots of the most popular places in a […]
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There are so many Studio Ghibli Tokyo things to do from eating official ‘Totoro Cream Puffs’ to shopping in the official Studio Ghibli Donguri Republic stores. However, did you know one of the best Studio Ghibli Tokyo Japan attractions is actually free? Ginza is home to the giant Studio Ghibli Clock Tokyo NTV, designed by […]