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One of the best shopping walks in Tokyo starts with the hubbub of Harajuku.  Famous for its wild fashions and bustling street life, Harajuku is a great place to find simple, affordable treasures.  Cool secondhand shops, accessories stalls, and any sort of goth/schoolgirl/Vegas showgirl costume you might have in mind can be found there.There are a few good restaurants in Harajuku, but we usually prefer to eat in Omostesando, which is also a ...

Il Mulino is, without question, the most romantic restaurant my husband and I have found in Tokyo. We love authentic Italian food, so we're thrilled when we can find anything that resembles what we've enjoyed in Italy. For us, Il Mulino is the perfect marriage of ambience and great food. The setting is dimly lit by candles. The music is subtle, and the service is gracious. We've learned to come slightly before our ...

I made my first trip to the Budokan last night. The full name of the arena is Nippon Budokan, but it most people just say the Budokan.  Even though the building is usually used for martial arts, it's also great for rock concerts. The Beatles played the Budokan in 1966, and the space has been used by many other groups, from Cheap Trick to Beyonce. It's a great space. The standing area ...