Looking to stay on the cutting edge of food, drink and shopping trends in Tokyo? Sure, keeping track of all the new restaurants, bars, shops and stands opening across the city every month can feel exhausting and almost hopeless – but that’s where we come in. Sparing you the trouble of wading through long lists of shiny promotional pics and hollow praise, we’ve again compiled a handy list of the top five spots to start business this month. Check out our editorial team’s picks below, and make sure to leave a comment if you think we missed something.
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Time Out Tokyo, which posts information about Tokyo in multiple languages, have published the 4th edition to their “60 Things to do in Ginza” guide map (English) which is aimed at foreign tourists.
“60 Things to do in Ginza” covers all the exciting things to experience while in Ginza and is one of Time Out Tokyo’s most popular city guide maps. They have continued to update it every year since the first edition was published in 2014. The second edition detailed shopping in Ginza, while the third focused on “experiences of traditional Japan” possible only in Ginza. The series has conveyed the attractive elements of one of Tokyo’s most popular districts.
The new 4th edition is the latest release and collects together a plethora of different topics from food to shopping, experiences and more. It lists 60 spots that even Japanese people run to, including Bar Yu-Nagi which is known for its cocktails that are made with organic fruit and veg; Ginza Uchikuan which is lined with rich individual bonsai plants; Konparu-yu, a downtown bath-house that opened in 1863. The list goes on. The guidebook was made with the viewpoint of foreign tourists in mind and contains plenty of information for first-timers to Ginza and frequenters alike.
The map is folded into A2 size and is convenient for both travelers and those out for a walk. There are around 400 places highlighted in the book, including various facilities throughout Ginza, as well as airports, tourist information centers, and more.
“60 Things to do in Ginza” is an indispensable tool for traveling in Ginza, so be sure to get your hands on one and use it as reference.
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“60 Things to do in Ginza” 4th Edition (English ver.)
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Yep, you’ve heard it before: February 14 in Japan is, ahem, different – women give men chocolate, and men, well, receive chocolate. Unlike elsewhere in the world, going on dates used to be rather rare, and nobody really cared even if you were single – aside from being the wet dream of every chocolate maker out there, V-Day was just another day. Apart from the choc, all this seems to be quietly changing, as more and more Tokyoites are putting effort into actually treating their special someone to a special day. Join the fray with our sweet ‘n’ saucy Valentine’s Day picks, including date ideas, love hotel suggestions, romantic bars and – of course – the city’s most desirable chocolate treats.
