Topic
Nightlife
Yokocho alleys, tiny bars and late-night Tokyo — how to walk in, what it costs and how to stay safe.
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Tokyo Nights
Tokyo Nightlife Areas: Where Foreign Residents Actually Go Out
Golden Gai, Ebisu Yokocho, Koenji's under-track bars, Sangenjaya's triangle and Roppongi's international crowd. Seven Tokyo nightlife areas, matched to the...
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Tokyo Nights
Missed the Last Train in Shinjuku? Where to Go Until Morning
Last train gone? Shinjuku never closes. 24-hour ramen, a food hall open till 5am, a hot spring, karaoke packs and...
Tokyo Nights
Shinjuku at Night: Free Views, Yakitori Alleys & Golden Gai
One Shinjuku night, in the right order: a free city view from 45 floors up, yakitori in Omoide Yokocho, and...
Play
Play in Tokyo: Arcades, Batting Cages, Pool Halls and Snack Bars
Where locals actually play after work — how game centers, batting cages and pool halls work, plus snack-bar manners.
Tokyo Nights
Tokyo Nightlife Safety: How to Enjoy the Night and Avoid Bar Scams
Tokyo is one of the safest cities at night, but street touts and rip-off bars do target visitors. Six simple...
