by Tokyo Becky | Mar 31, 2026 | Japan Travel
A first-timer’s guide to Omoide Yokocho (aka Piss Alley), how it compares to Golden Gai, what to eat, where to drink, and why this gloriously imperfect little corner of Tokyo will stick with you long after you return. By Tokyo Becky ★ Quick Facts: Omoide Yokocho...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 25, 2026 | Japan Travel
The Waseda International House of Literature, known the world over as the Haruki Murakami Library, is one of the most enchanting places in Tokyo for book lovers and architecture fans alike. Here is everything you need to know before you go. By Tokyo Becky ★ Quick...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 21, 2026 | Japan Travel
By Tokyo Becky Most people think of neon and skyscrapers when they picture Tokyo. What they do not picture is being buried in the sand in a hot outdoor spring surrounded by Greek-style stone columns or a coral reef so clear you can see sea turtles feeding 15 feet...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 16, 2026 | Japan Travel
Moving to a new country, especially one as different and as far away as Japan, always comes with its unique challenges. Never fear – Tokyo Becky is here to help! Here are the Top 10 things that I wish I’d known when moving to Japan, and I hope that these...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 15, 2026 | Japan Travel
During my 13-plus years living in Tokyo, I have been stopped countless times by first-time visitors asking how to get the most out of their trip to Japan. After serving as unofficial tour guide to friends, family, strangers I met in coffee shops the day before (hi,...
