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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.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.

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