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Guides5 min readRoppongi for art museums and a late night outRoppongi suits travellers who want art museums by day and a polished, lively area at night. Here is how to plan both, and how to stay safe after dark.Guides5 min readRoppongi by day: museums, parks and a slow lunchA calm day in Roppongi: one or two art museums, the open spaces between the towers and a slow lunch. Plan it around each museum's opening days.Practical5 min readRoppongi at night: how to stay safe and smartRoppongi is busy after dark. Learn how to handle street touts, check a bill before you pay, get home safely and enjoy the area with good manners.Guides5 min readSeven days in Tokyo and Kyoto with one Shinkansen dayA first-time plan for one week: most nights in Tokyo, most nights in Kyoto, one train day between them, and tips for each part.Guides5 min readShibuya for a first night: the crossing, the views and restA first night in Shibuya: see the famous crossing, look down on it from a higher point, eat near the station and walk to a quiet street before you rest.Guides5 min readShibuya and Harajuku: a youth-culture afternoonWalk from a quiet forest shrine to the fashion streets of Harajuku, then on to Shibuya's shops and anime goods. A relaxed plan for a first afternoon.Guides5 min readShimokitazawa in the evening: music and small streetsHow an evening in Shimokitazawa unfolds: the shops close, the cafes and live houses open, and the side lanes turn quiet. Plan it with care.Guides5 min readShimokitazawa and Nakano: a Tokyo day off the listShimokitazawa and Nakano offer vintage shops, small theatres and collectible shops away from the main sights. Plan a relaxed day in Tokyo.Guides5 min readShimokitazawa for vintage shoppingShimokitazawa has dozens of small second-hand shops in narrow lanes. Here is how to shop them well, from sizes and cash to bags and manners.Practical5 min readShinjuku station without the stress: a first-timer's mapShinjuku station has many lines and many exits. Learn how to read its signs, pick the right exit and keep your luggage and family calm on the way out.Practical5 min readTax-free shopping: check the latest refund rulesVisitors can sometimes get back consumption tax on purchases. The refund process has changed, so learn how to check your eligibility and keep the right papers.Practical5 min readTemple and shrine manners on a first visitShrines and temples are working places of worship. Learn the simple steps for purification, prayer, photos and shoes so you visit with respect.

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