If heading for Tokyo, buy this [¥980] Tokyo Metro 2-Day Open Ticket from the Transportation counter in either terminal. Read more.
The pedestrian-only avenue extending to here from the south has many purveyors offering individual, and pre-bundled picture postcards of Asakusa, and Tokyo. Buy them here.
I've stayed here a handful of times. If you don't want to base yourself in Yokohama (which I now do), book here. Realize it's a medium walk to the Asakusa subway stations (across the river).
If you are staying at a hostel in Asakusa, this is the closest Daikokuya money exchange location.
You think Chicago wards are gerrymandered? This Don Quijote is in Ueno, but *not* Taito-Ku. I've done well buying JAVs here.
If you enjoy and appreciate craft beer, you must wind up here at least once in your life. Yes, I realize this is on the edge of blasphemy. But I really mean it.
There are various pricing deals for DVDs on each floor in this edifice. I bought JAVs on floors 7 & 8. I believe all floors accept credit cards.
Three floors on which to sit. Washrooms in stairwell on floors 2 and 4 [keep going up].
This venue has been open only since September (2012). I did _very well_ buying JAVs here. Read more.
There are a handful of 'AV Factory' shops along Hakusan Dori (on both sides). Each offers a different genré of DVDs: i.e. Idol DVDs, Hentai Anime DVDs, ‘Maniac’ DVDs, et cetera. Read more.
It is underneath the JR structure! Approach from the NW. Standing bar on the 1st floor, small tables on the 2nd.
There is a roller coaster on the roof which has never operated! Look for cheap JAVs (3 | ¥999) on the 4th floor.
Many Tokyo tourist guides include a coupon for this restaurant, which has no weekday afternoon intermission. I bought a Hard Rock Cafe | Hello Kitty® T-Shirt here.
It has been surpassed in Roppongi by newer (and better) pubs, but this was a pioneering venue you ought to patronize at least once.
If the unimaginable has occurred - you missed the last train from Shibuya - this venue is open until 29:00. But it can (& does) get smoky.
I met zinester Gianni Simone here one day in December 2005. It is a rare pub which opens at lunchtime and does not close during the early afternoon hours.
This is a venue you may learn about even if you don't view this list. Very good craftbeer & atmosphere. ☞ Free wi-fi. ☞ Print out this coupon. Read more.
This is another Don Quijote where I've obtained JAVs. Here, usually only the 3-packs for ¥999. ☞ Here was where I found the Romanian Olympic® gymnasts topless JAV. ☜
In December 2005, I dumped every copy of each back issue of my "Incendiary Words" #soccer zine in a kiosk on the floor with the English-language books and magazines.
Don't look at me for how 3 Floyds' beers get here. Wi-fi network SSID is 'craftheads'.
This was where, in December 2005, I met John Schultz of Aizu Beer, which was unsuccessful. He moved back to the U.S.A.
This was where I encountered craftbeers exported from the U.S.A. by the Brewers' Assoc. - incl. Saranac, which is (still) not available in Chicago. Got it to play Aerosmith's "Big 10 Inch (Record)"!
This is Tanakaya, probably Tokyo's best package beer store. It should be on more craft beer lists, but it is infrequently titled in English on social media World-Wide Web sites.
This is a charming little pub off the beaten path NW of Ikebukuro in Toshima-Ku. Solid Japanese craftbeer, fair pricing. It's not open every day. Read more.
Baird Beer taproom in Harajuku, offering delicious yakitori (chicken BBQ) and wide range of Baird beers, including their limited seasonal brews. We had the Temple Garden Yuzu Ale which was amazing.
This is the newer, non-smoking location of Ushitora, two doors away from the original. It is a standing bar, and is cash only.
You don't have to order the green curry ramen here the first time. Ask Keizo if there's a ramen not officially on the menu. Read more.
The time I ate here - when I was nearly done, a female sat down at another table near. While waiting for her order to arrive; she pulled down the respiratory mask over her mouth and lit a cigarette.
I was not expecting to find JAVs here, but I did. The tricky part was communicating with the clerk about using my credit card. I didn't know what was his question. However, we managed to transact.
Would someone please restore "Ajinomoto Stadium" to the name of this Foursquare venue? This is where FC Tokyo play home soccer games. Why FIFA doesn't like this stadium perplexes me.
Since I didn't expect to find a tailgate at the soccer stadium (especially for a 2nd division Tokyo Verdy game), I'm pretty sure this is the conbini where I ate something before the match.
FIFA likes this stadium, but not its brand name. It is also the home pitch for the Yokohama F-MARINOS [J-League].
Even if the venues you want to see are in Tokyo, you should stay here in central Yokohama. I revamped my bookmark page to reflect this. Read more.
If you stay at Guest House Kanalian, this is within staggering distance. Beers are divided between hoppy imported USA craft beers & hoppy Japanese craft beers. Did I mention the beers are hoppy?
After taking train photos from the bridge across the JR & Keikyu lines, enjoy Japanese craft beers here.
This is the closest Daikokuya shop to Guest House Kanalian. Daikokuya seems to give the most Japanese Yen for a U.S. Dollar. Read more.
Lowest ATM fees are found here. Accepts many credit cards (not just Visa).
Another venue where I was reprieved (it takes credit cards). Deals can be had in the early evening. But no wi-fi [yet].
This is in the sub-basement beneath Yodobashi Camera, just off the underground arcade. I did have the Niboshi Miso Ramen.
This is in the underground arcade leading to | from Yokohama Sta, in the portion farthest from the station. I bought two jazz CDs for dad here.
It has second-hand JAVs. You don't have to make this a destination, but if you're near one, you could do well finding an obscure DVD. It accepts credit cards.
This is a Shakey's Pizza Parlor. (!) It is _tough_ to find on Foursquare. I had the lunch buffet here one day [¥1050]. The pizzas were good. The potato side dish was quite good. It has Calpis Soda.
Free WiFi, talk to the staff. While you are at it, ask if there is anything on the off menu.
The Great Japan Beer Festival is held here in September of each year. I attended this in 2007. Read more.
Last year, I bought a new belt for my pants here after the old one broke. Today, *I found the JAVs*. They're 5 | ¥1480. They look like the same producer(s) from 2011.
This is a Lawson Store 100. If you are staying at any of the hostels in Matsukage-cho, this is the closest ¥100 shop. (Closer than Daiso in Kannai.)
