by Tokyo Becky | May 16, 2026 | Top Japan Tips
I arrived in Tokyo in 2004 with an empty wardrobe, a teacher’s salary, and no idea what Uniqlo was. Twenty years later, 75% of my wardrobe is Uniqlo, and I have never once regretted it. Consider this your definitive Uniqlo Japan shopping guide, written by...
by Tokyo Becky | May 2, 2026 | Top Japan Tips
Japan is one of the best countries in the world to eat on a budget and the Japanese chain restaurant is one of your secret weapons to save money and fill your belly. Here are the 13 best cheap places to eat in Japan that are chains you can find around the country....
by Tokyo Becky | Apr 10, 2026 | Top Japan Tips
If you are planning a trip to Japan and want a cultural experience that will let you see the Japanese at their most joyous and carefree, then I highly recommend that you watch a baseball game in Japan. Even if you do not know the rules, watching baseball in Japan is...
by Tokyo Becky | Mar 15, 2026 | Top Japan Tips
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,...
by Tokyo Becky | Feb 4, 2026 | Top Japan Tips
Drug laws in Japan are some of the strictest in the world with zero tolerance for most substances. These rules reflect strong cultural opposition to drugs and aim to protect public health. So, for anyone asking “Can you smoke weed in Japan?” the clear...
by Tokyo Becky | Feb 1, 2026 | Top Japan Tips
Japan is a country of remarkable contrasts: ancient temples and neon-lit skyscrapers, centuries-old rituals and cutting-edge technology, profound quiet and bustling city life. For visitors, this combination is endlessly fascinating, but it also means that everyday...
