Matcha is scarce and pricier in 2026. Where to drink it properly in Tokyo, from a garden teahouse to Uji tea makers.
From November 1, 2026, you pay tax in the store and get it back at the airport. How Japan's new refund system works.
The A-Bomb Dome survived because the blast came from almost directly above—not from the side. Understanding the geometry of August 6, 1945 changes how you stand in front of it. A guide to visiting with full context.
Akihabara rebuilt itself from wartime rubble as a radio parts market, then became the global center of otaku culture. Understanding that history changes how you experience the streets.
A Tokyo resident's guide to Kabukicho—how Shinjuku's nightlife district actually works, which streets to walk, the touts to ignore, and where to eat and drink after midnight.
