Tokyo Travel Guide 4 Ikebukuro : Restaurants | wifi rental japan

There are a lot of restaurants where you can have nice meals or snacks with reasonable price in Ikebukuro. As I explained in my previous article, you can simply go to depachika and buy fresh and delicious foods there. However, the problem of foods in depachika is first, it’s usually expensive, and second, there is no enough space for eat in.

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I have traveled to many different places including Japan, and I found it’s very hard to have fun without enough budget. Unexpected things always happen. I was sure that I made perfect plans and this plan included what to spend and what to not. However, there always was something new that I wanted to try, eat, and buy. Then I just use my perfectly planned budget little by little, and at the end of the travel, almost nothing is left on my pocket. In this article, I’m going to recommend a few restaurants by your budget. Read More

Tokyo Travel Guide 4 Ikebukuro : Shopping Malls | wifi rental japan

If you arrived in Haneda airport, it’s very easy to go to Ikebukuro. It will take below 1 hour if you take limousine bus and it only costs around JPY 1200. I would like to describe Ikebukuro as a mysterious place. Ikebukuro has its specific features which are different from other popular districts in Japan like Shinjuku and Shibuya.

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Here is not as grey as Shinjuku where is full of office buildings. Here is not as dazzling as Shinjuku’s red light districts. Also, here does not give the feeling of youth like Shibuya. However, the thing is that Ikebukuro has both images of Shinjuku and Shibuya. It doesn’t feel very young but it still gives feeling of youth and individuality. It’s not big but not small as well. Why don’t you explore this interesting district? Read More

Tokyo Travel Guide 3 Akihabara : Attractions | wifi rental japan

As I have already mentioned for several times, Akihabara is famous for Otaku culture. Naturally, there are many attractions related to Japanese anime, manga, or games. The interesting point of walking around the streets in Akihabara is that you can see many young girls and boys dressed like an anime or manga characters. They are either costume players or staff hired by some cafes and restaurants to catch passenger’s eyes.

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MAID CAFES

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How to Use Free Wifi in Japan? | wifi rental japan

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In our first article, we have introduced several places where you can use wifi for free. Many of the tourists who have visited Japan recently keep saying that Japan is experiencing the lack of Free Wireless Hotspots. Places such as airports, hotels, and some cafes provide free wifi to their passengers or customers for sure. However, it is not possible for you to stay at those places during whole your trip. You need to go outside and walk around every nook and corner in Japan because that’s one of the charms of traveling unknown places. Read More

Tokyo Travel Guide 3 Akihabara : Restaurants | wifi rental japan

Get hungry after searching for figures and game CDs of your favorite anime? As Akihabara is famous spot for tourists, both Japanese and foreigners, there are a lot of places where can satisfy your hunger. You may think it is very hard to find a place specialized in one type of dish since Akihabara is well known for not eatery but anime and manga.

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I would like to say it’s definitely not true. There are a lot of Japanese authentic restaurants here in Akihabara. If you are anime lover who doesn’t want to move out from Akihabara, it’s also good idea to spend all day here, from breakfast to supper. Read More

Wanna Stay Connected in Japan? | wifi rental japan

Have you ever heard that it’s almost impossible to get online in Japan only with free wireless(wifi) hotspots? Japan, as one of the most developed countries in the world, has always been surprising the world by its outstanding achievements in technologies. However, stores and restaurants in Japan are not really generous about providing free wifi zones to their customers and sadly it’s true.

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[source : https://japan-magazine.jnto.go.jp/ja/special_toto03.html]

If you are a smartphone user(I guess most of you are ,though.), you will find yourself get lost without connecting to the internet, especially when you are not in familiar situation. Imagine that you cannot search how to get to hotel because you are not connected to the internet. You cannot find any free wifi hotspots around you. Everything is written in Japanese letters you have never seen in your life except for some movies and animations. What would you do? Read More

Tokyo Travel Guide 3 Akihabara : Shopping Malls | wifi rental japan

Do you love to watch Japanese anime(animations)? Do you like to play computer games? Are you interested in thousands of electronic goods? Well.. Let’s say it frankly. Do you think you have Otaku spirit?

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If so, it’s time to visit Akihabara. Akihabara is well known for Otaku culture, which means people who are obsessed with particular interests(especially anime and manga). If you arrive in Akihabara, you will see major electronic department stores and tons of stores selling anime and manga goods. Unlike our previous ones, this article will focus on shopping malls mainly related to electronics and anime products rather than fashion. Read More

Tokyo Travel Guide 2 Shibuya : Attractions | wifi rental japan

Have you ever heard of Hachiko? Hachiko was a dog who was known worldwide by his remarkable loyalty to owner. Hachiko was a happy dog living with his owner and he always waited for his owner’s coming back at Shibuya station. His owner couldn’t come back anymore from one day because he died, however, Hachiko kept going to Shibuya station and waiting for his owner until he died. It lasted more than 9 years in total.

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Even though time has passed a lot and the station itself doesn’t have past features anymore, Hachiko has been remembered by people and highly evaluated. There is a bronze statue of Hachiko in front of Shibuya station. If you go out from the station, you will see many people gathering around there either to take a photo with Hachiko or smoke cigarettes. Read More

Tokyo Travel Guide 2 Shibuya : Restaurants | wifi rental japan

A hungry belly has no ears. The good smell of unknown food  will stimulate your nose when you walk around Shibuya. And I know, it is hard to resist. Yes, it’s time to eat something! As I described Shibuya as a district where is full of youth and energy, there also are nice and fancy places for having meals.

Shibuya Crossing is famous for its large video screens and garish signs

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Restaurants for BRUNCH

(1) Bistro Rojiura

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If you get a step aside from main street of Shibuya, you will find Bistro Rojiura, which really means backstreet in Japanese. Bistro Rojiura is a modern French restaurant and here operates as a brunch cafe from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.(last order) and as a bistro from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Bistro Rojiura accepts reservation only for dinner time and you will get introduced counter seat if you go there alone. Read More

Tokyo Travel Guide 2 Shibuya : Shopping Malls | wifi rental japan

Have you heard of Shibuya scramble? If you are planning a trip to Tokyo, I guess you may have heard of this. Shibuya is one of the most colorful districts where young people gather in Japan. Everday, teenagers and people in early 20s who are in love with fashion gather here because there are so many unique shops here in Shibuya.

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FASHION SHOPPING MALLS

(1) Department Stores : Tokyu, Marui, Takashimaya, Seibu

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Just like other department stores in this world, you can find your favorite brand’s clothes or fashion accessories like bags and shoes in these places. But the interesting things is that you can also have a time to look for Japanese brands, which may be hard to see in your own country. Looking around department stores will be the best chance to have window shopping and see how Japanese high brand products look like. Read More