Hi, I'm a Tokyo local. Most travel guides list the same famous places. Here we share what locals actually do: neighborhood restaurants that aren't on tourist maps, practical details guides often skip, and deals we've checked ourselves.
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What we cover
- Restaurants beyond the tourist maps, with photos and what to order
- Arrival guides: airport transfers, IC cards, SIM cards, and cash
- Verified deals, shown with the date we checked them
Our approach
- We only write about places and services we have actually visited. Each article has photos and a "checked on" date.
- Prices and opening hours change. Please check before you go.
Coming soon
- Haneda Airport to central Tokyo: options and travel times
- Arriving in Japan: IC cards, SIM cards, and cash
- Local restaurants off the tourist trail
- Visitor deals we've verified
- Walking Tokyo's food streets