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Hampus Andersson: Great shopping centre. Be prepared to pay some money however. Don't miss out on checking out the Konami office building right next to it!
sputneek: Chic industrial-looking roastery cum cafe along Cat street. Baristas explain the different types of coffee patiently if you are interested. Coffee is robust and the latte art is painstakingly poured.
Walids Ibrahim: Offering coffee but be aware their latte portion is quite big. Really i'm not kidding. So if you not that thirsty you can opt to share it with your friends. And the latte art is amazing too
Travel + Leisure: This popular chain’s flagship specializes in tonkatsu—panko-breaded pork cutlet that’s fried golden and drizzled with an addictive sweet-tart sauce. Get the kurobuta (Berkshire pork).
BORI MBR: The Most finest Japanese Yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo. You have to enjoy A5 ranking wagyu beef. You have to order Ichibo, misuzi, haneshita and harami. It'll be your heaven you will feel!
Casey Lau: Amazing soup-less ramen. There is some liquid at the bottom that you mix with other toppings on the table. Stir it up and eat it. Great for the summer when you don't want to drink soup.
Travel + Leisure: Samurai showdowns, damsels in distress, spirited shouts from the audience—all in a day’s performance of Japanese dance drama. Watch an entire show or buy same-day balcony seats and catch a single act.
Travel + Leisure: At Nezu Museum, you'll find Asian antiques emphasizing Buddhist and tea-ceremony artifacts, a moss-covered Japanese garden filled with teahouses, winding stone paths, and maple-shaded koi ponds.
Travel + Leisure: In the 18th century, 47 ronin avenged their lord’s death before committing hara-kiri. Their stone graves are well preserved at this Zen Buddhist temple, as is their armor in the small on-site museum.
Travel + Leisure: Takahashi Harutaka's first restaurant, a 10-seat sushi-ya loved as much for its exceptional raw fish as for its laid-back vibe, has earned a loyal following among local chefs.
iamedw: Located at Shibuya Mark City 4th floor. Last order at 21:45, if you don't want to wait in long queue, arrive after 21:00! Get the queue ticket from the machine at the front door and wait for your turn
Jeanette Mukai: A bit hard to find -- follow the address listed on Foursquare and look for it on the 4th floor of the building. Mr. Ueno and his staff make beautiful custom cocktails based on your drink preferences.
Eric: My favorite shrine in Tokyo so far. Large, natural gates surrounding a quiet forest in the middle of the city. Sundays are best to catch beautiful traditional Shinto Weddings
Tom Halleran: Two connecting alleys of Japanese street food. Look for the yakitori stall that only serves pork and beef, and the noodle and tempura place. Both will be consistently crowded, but are worth the wait.
Janelle J.: If you're looking for the tourist bar-hopping experience, here you go. Hundreds of tiny 3-4 person bars, each with pretty eccentric owners. Try and haggle down the table charge, if they have one.
Travel + Leisure: Yamamoto’s seasonal creations (such as peach- and wasabi-infused shochu) use ingredients sourced from farmers across the country and are served on a 500-year-old Japanese oak counter.
Andy Wang: Have your 5 star hotel concierge book your reservation. Don't eat lunch before your dinner. Bring cash. No AC in the restaurant so dress accordingly during the summer. Can take pics of food not people
Casey Lau: A must visit in Akihabara. I can't even fully describe what I saw there: It's like visiting a real-life magical girls anime. ¥700 table charge is worth it!
Casey Lau: One of the best toy shops in Tokyo. A bit more expensive than others but the selection is superb. If you only have time to visit one you shop in Tokyo...
Alex Ting: Go upstairs, ask for the English menu, insert money and order on the vending machine, go back outside to wait to be called via the tube by the alley. It's crazy, but just do it :)
Jon Steinback: On a Sunday, swing through and see the Dancing Elvises (Elvi?) and wander down towards the Harajuku entrance from some Harajuku girls. Good Okonomiyaki from street vendors, too!
Epicurious: This century-old soba shop is a true hole-in-the-wall gem. Thin noodles are complemented perfectly with seasonal ingredients that will make you want to slurp at top volume -a high compliment in Japan!
Jacqueline L.: So many things you don't need, but will have to fight yourself from buying on impulse. Foreigners can get a tax refund on floor 6 with a passport, but have to do it on the same day.
seemal: Worth the 3000yen door fee, it's a massive place with great acoustics, nice crowd and good drinks.open 11pm-5am so don't be super early like us (at 10pm haha) and feel silly