from The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had
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Eat it now or you might miss it!
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Sorry, that machine doesn’t work overtime
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Beyond sushi: All the fabulous dinner choices that aren’t raw fish
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How get tickets and visit the new Ghibli Park
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What’s the REAL reason swimsuits aren’t allowed in baths at Japanese inns?
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14 events nobody knows about that will go straight onto your bucket list
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Can I wear shorts and tank tops in Japan?
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Do I have to fill out the Visit Japan form online before I go?
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Real foodies skip the Michelin stars and visit…a Japanese supermarket?
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How to make your own mini-me figure in Tokyo!
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Deal with rainy summer days the only-in-Japan way!
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Flower extravaganzas of Japan: Way beyond cherry blossoms!
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Noooo! Why is it CLOSED?!
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Where to see the best cherry blossoms in Tokyo
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Don’t let AI ruin your Japan trip!
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Where to see the strangest shrines in Tokyo
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Fun stuff to do in Tokyo when it’s HOT outside
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Where to see the best koi nobori in Tokyo
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The secret locals know about finding the best cherry blossoms in Tokyo
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Pink River Season: The cherry blossoms just keep on giving
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Just added: New destinations & travel tips
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All things Disney
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The Tokyo Toilets…with maps!
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Beyond Tokyo: Great only-in-Japan stuff to do in the rest of the country
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Where to get the best foodie souvenirs in Tokyo
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Where to get a healing souvenir for your ailing loved one
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How to make your own sea creature swim through TeamLab Borderless!
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How to find a traditional Japanese inn and book it yourself online
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What to do in Tokyo on a rainy day
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Do you know about the currency converter on your iPhone calculator?
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What museum shows are happening while you’re in Tokyo?
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Nine must-see Tokyo museums you’ve never heard of
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Best Summertime Playgrounds In Tokyo For Kids
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The OTHER cherry blossom seasons
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Bigtime cherry blossoms, small town crowds
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How to get into Shinjuku Gyoen during cherry blossom season
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Tips & tricks for maximum fun at the new TeamLab Borderless
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Seven Perfect Days in Tokyo: Destination combos that work together
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How to pick a hotel in Tokyo and book it yourself online
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Where do I get a visitor transit card at Haneda Airport?
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How to put a Japanese transit card on your phone
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How to buy and use a transit card
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The best places to see fluttering fish flags in Tokyo
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What NOT to do in Tokyo: The top ten overrated experiences (and what to do instead)
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Setagaya Boroichi, the most legendary flea market in Tokyo
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How to do the right thing at shrines and temples in Japan
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Shrine or temple? The Quickie Guide
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Tokyo’s best-kept shopping secrets: The Shimojima gift, paper & packaging emporium
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Hacking Leaf Season: Beat the crowds & duck those peak prices
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Be sure to pack these because you can’t get them in Japan
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If you’d like to browse all the gardens or shrines or individual neighborhoods in Tokyo, links are on The Tokyo Guide I Wish I’d Had
and if you’d like to discover super quirky things to do, do a search at Only In Japan

