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restaurant

“Instead, we opted for Oreryu Shio Ramen, since it had options that were ¥1000 and below. It’s a great option if you want to branch out and try different types of ramen. We got the miso ramen for ¥980, keeping us just under budget. One thing we really liked is how much variety they have, from rich miso ramen to lighter yuzu ramen and more.”

restaurant

“Ichiran is good, but it’s not the only ramen spot worth trying in Japan.”

experience

“Tour of the Kewpie Mayo Terrace”

wellness beauty

“Rooftop Foot Bath at Senkyaku Banrai”

experience

“Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building”

shopping

“It’s Japan’s most overstimulating store, but still one of the best. 😉 Don Quijote has everything you could want or need. From vitamins to cosmetics to random goods, it truly is the one-stop shop for all your Japan souvenirs. Plus, there’s always tax-free shopping.”

outdoor adventure

“📍 Inokashira Park, Kichijoji”

cafe

“G-Cha & Ba-Cha is one of Shibuya’s most feel-good matcha spots. Born out of a desire for senior Japanese people to be part of Shibuya’s youth culture, it’s all about sparking conversation, building community, and still feeling young. The café employs staff all over 70. After ordering your matcha, you’re invited into a space that feels like a Japanese grandparents’ home, sip your drink and enjoy some good conversation with your temporary, energetic grandmas and grandpas.”

restaurant

“This time, we took on CoCo Ichibanya 🍛🔥 We went for level 10 spice thinking it would be easy, but oh, how wrong we were...”