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Guides5 min readUeno and Yanaka: a slow Tokyo morningUeno Park, its museums and the old streets of Yanaka make a calm morning in Tokyo. Plan the route, what to see and when to eat.Guides5 min readUmeda and Kita: Osaka's hub for trains and big shopsUmeda and Kita form Osaka's northern hub, with many train lines, department stores and towers. Here is how to use it as a base and plan your trips.Guides5 min readUmeda and Kita at sunset: city views and a calm eveningWatch the sun set over Osaka from a rooftop in Umeda, then walk the calmer streets of Kita for a quiet evening meal and a slow end to the day.Guides5 min readWhere to stay in Tokyo on a first tripTokyo has many districts for a first stay. Compare Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa and Ginza by train access, late nights and quiet evenings.Guides5 min readYanagawa from Fukuoka: a boat ride along the canalsA boat ride along the canals of Yanagawa from Fukuoka: the willows, the old houses, the eel dishes and what to check before you go.Guides5 min readYokohama Chinatown: how to eat well thereHow to eat well in Yokohama Chinatown: snacks or a full meal, how to read reviews on Tabelog, queues, and the best time to eat with children.Guides5 min readYokohama for a day from TokyoIs Yokohama worth a day from Tokyo? Yes, if you want a harbour walk, old brick warehouses and Chinatown. Here is how to plan a relaxed loop.Guides5 min readYokohama Minato Mirai: a harbour walkA waterfront walk in Minato Mirai from the late afternoon to dusk, with the architecture, the harbour views and an indoor plan for wind or rain.Festivals5 min readKanda Matsuri: a festival near AkihabaraKanda Matsuri is one of Tokyo's big shrine festivals, a short walk from Akihabara. Learn what happens, where to stand and what to check first.Festivals5 min readKyushu Grand Sumo in Fukuoka: a November visitThe Kyushu sumo tournament is held in Fukuoka in November. Learn how the day works, how tickets are sold and what to check first.Guides5 min readNara from Kyoto: deer, Todai-ji and a short walkA day in Nara from Kyoto: the deer in the park, the great temple, a walk through the woods and tips for dealing with the deer.Festivals5 min readSanja Matsuri in Asakusa: the spring paradeSanja Matsuri is a spring festival at Asakusa in Tokyo, held in May with portable shrines carried through the streets. Learn how to watch it and plan your day.