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Nomadic Notes Blog Posts
Visiting the world’s largest Starbucks in Tokyo
Green spaces of Tokyo – Visiting gardens and green spaces of Tokyo.
Notes on Tokyo: Godzilla, hi-tech toilets, packed subways, fugu fish – Notes on my visit to Tokyo from 2007.
Accommodation
Tokyo Hotels – Search for discount hotels in Tokyo.
Airbnb Review: Studio apartment near Ueno/Akihabara, Tokyo – Japan
Sotetsu Fresa Tokyo Kyobashi – a mid-range hotel near Tokyo Station
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo – a landmark luxury hotel in Shinjuku Tokyo
Japan is famous for capsule hotels, which is something I wanted to try for myself. Here is my experience of sleeping in a capsule hotel.
Travel Guides
Go Tokyo – Official travel guide from the Tokyo Convention and Visitiors Bureau.
Tokyo Cheapo – A guide to visiting and living in Tokyo on the cheap. List the cheapest restaurants, hotels, entertainment and shopping.
Sunnypages.jp – Discover cool and traditional Tokyo spots beyond the guidebook recommendations by word-of-mouth reviews.
Exploring Tokyo – Tourist’s guide to Tokyo Japan. Maps sights and tourist attractions, points of interest, shrines, temples, gardens, parks, and dining.
Tokyo Direct Guide – Highlights of Tokyo written by a local.
Time Out Tokyo – Listing restaurants, films, gigs, clubs, things to do and places to see.
Tokyo Stroller – A guide to navigating Tokyo with kids.
Tokyo Art Beat – Art and design galleries and events around the city.
Tokyo Blogs
ShootTokyo – Photography blog of Tokyo.
Tokyo Times – Photo blog of an expat who arrived in 1998.
Articles About Tokyo
How the 1964 Olympic Games changed Tokyo forever
“Officials seized their chance to turn a war-scarred city into a modern metropolis.”
Tokyo became a megacity by reinventing itself
“Walk through Japan’s energetic urban heart and see a vibrant, creative culture that bounced back from war and natural disaster.”
The best 50 things to do in Tokyo – A great summary of sights and activities in Tokyo, by youcouldtravel.com.
Tokyo’s long lines lead to magic (and life-changing ramen) – On an impromptu trip to Tokyo, without a single reservation in hand, food writer Helen Rosner explores the Japanese art of standing in line.
Shibuya246 – Tokyo blog posts from the Japan-wide blog.
Tokyo Travel – Archive of Tokyo articles from muza-chan.net.
Tokyo travel guide: how to plan for the trip you’ll remember forever – lifetailored.com.
5 must see districts in Tokyo – By contentedtraveller.com.
10 Things You Have To Do in Tokyo – By everintransit.com.
Things to do in Tokyo on a budget – ooaworld.com.
Food
Tokyo Food File – Food writer and restaurant reviewer for the Japan Times blogging about the best places to eat in Tokyo.
Food Sake Tokyo – A chef’s guide to the best food in Tokyo.
Tokyo Burger Blog – A burger quest to find the best hamburgers in Tokyo…and beyond.
Every amazing thing you’ve heard about Japanese convenience stores is true – Fried chicken, onigiri, and a wild candy selection — Tokyo’s conbini are havens of 24/7 snacking.
Guide Books
Lonely Planet Tokyo (Travel Guide)
Podcasts
Tokyo Cheapo Podcast – Listen to the Cheapo podcast to get the latest tips on doing Tokyo on a budget.
Photos
Tokyo Photo Gallery – Photo gallery of my visits to Tokyo.
These photos are why I’m trapped in Tokyo forever now – Photo essay of a visit to Tokyo by Damjan Cvetkov-Dimitrov, who stayed at the Nakagin Capsule Tower.
360Cities: Tokyo Tower Gigapixel Panorama – High-resolution 360° panoramic photo of Tokyo, shot in September 2012.
