5 lists we love from Tokyo

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Caption: A photo of a sake brewery called 泉橋酒造 in Japan showing many bottles of sake lined up on shelves, in a refrigerator, and along a counter. (Local Guide Ao Fukuhara)
Caption: A photo of a sake brewery called 泉橋酒造 in Japan showing many bottles of sake lined up on shelves, in a refrigerator, and along a counter. (Local Guide Ao Fukuhara)3840×2160 2.28 MB

From shopping in Harajuku for an exciting new look to dedicating a day to eating only “kawaii” food, there’s no shortage of unique things to do in Tokyo. (You can even be a samurai for a day!) As one of the largest cities in the world, it can be challenging to sort through all of the options. Luckily, Local Guides in Tokyo make it easier by sharing their knowledge on Google Maps.

One way they’re helping others discover amazing local spots is by making great lists. Here are five lists from Local Guides in Tokyo that we love.

  1. Recommended lunch on weekdays around Kawasaki station: Near Kawasaki station around lunchtime? Local Guide Hiroyoshi Imaoka knows where you should go.
  2. Climbing Wall: Local Guide _v mako has put together a comprehensive list of climbing walls around Tokyo that are good for climbers of all types — from young children to experienced adults.
  3. Shops where you can buy delicious sake (Tokyo): Local Guide 青木秀二郎 recommends these spots for buying great sake that might be hard to get elsewhere.
  4. Tokyo’s Best Curry Restaurants: In the mood for Japanese curry? Check out Local Guide Danny Young’s list of his favorite restaurants that serve it.
  5. Delicious coffee shops around Omotesandō: Omotesandō is, as Local Guide Shingo OKAMOTO explains, “a fierce battlefield” when it comes to coffee shops. Follow this list for Shingo’s best of the best.

Have you made a list of the best coffee shops in your city? Link to it below and we might feature it on social or here on Connect! And, if you find yourself in Tokyo anytime soon, follow these photography tips for capturing the best shots.

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Wow @kmajewski

Thank you.

I am loving it.

Cheers

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Great!!!

Thanks for sharing @kmajewski

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thank you so much @kmajewski , now we have a great lists to consider when visiting Tokyo :slight_smile:

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I love Japan from my childhood. Please belive me. I belive that one day I will be at Japan. I will remember you @kmajewski . Thank you for sharing this topic.

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I hope to travel to Japan next year so thank you very much for this list and all the information shared!

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Wow Nice listing and selection

@kmajewski thanks for sharing

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Thanks for providing us the list @kmajewski . This will be helpful to set up the travel plan to Tokyo. :smiley:

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Amazing @kmajewski

Thanks for sharing it.

Namaste, Niraj

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Many thanks for the nice information for Tokyo i wish some day visit the Great city Tokyo to see 5 lists we love from Tokyo …

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Hi @kmajewski
Great to see the list, would plan a visit to Tokyo SOON :smiley:
Also here is the list of best coffee shops in my city (Islamabad, Pakistan): https://www.google.com/maps/@/data=!3m1!4b1!4m3!11m2!2s1_QepIruj5S5w2qOvIULCES5FBoQ!3e3?shorturl=1

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Best,
Aiman
Local Guide

Islamabad - Pakistan

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Awesome!!! Really great!!! Thanks for sharing, @kmajewski . This is very informative writings.

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Hey @kmajewski ,

Thanks for nice listing and selection. I am sure that a lot of Local Guides will find this information very useful.

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thank you

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Caption; Daiso,100Yen Shop is the to-go place for travelers to Japan.

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“Live JAPAN PERFECT GUIDE” is one of the most helpful website for the tourist to Japan. According to the latest article, it says "Don’t Leave Japan Without Buying These 10 Items At Daiso Harajuku."

Yes, A lot of items in 100Yen shop are good for the souvenirs or will be your own memory during the trip. Daiso is a large franchise(3,000 or more) of 100Yen shops founded in Japan. They have a range of over 100,000 products. Many of their products are house-hold items such as kitchenware and cleaning products and etc… The other day, I went for shopping to the nearest Daiso from my town. Let’s have a look at the top 5 &+1 selling at Daiso Ario Yao. Of course, +1 item is my recommendation.

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Caption; Daiso,Ario Yao,Osaka; Google Maps

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1. Whitening Essence 30ml &120ml – They really work and moisturize your skin, too!

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Caption; All the sizes are same price, 100Yen

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Which sizes do you prefer, bigger or smaller?

2. Vacuum Seal Storage Bag (Large 60x50 cm size) – Make Extra Space In Your Suitcase And Store Bulky Winter Clothes!

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Caption; This item may make more room in your suitcase.

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In winter season it may be more useful.

3. Puff Sponge Detergent 80ml – Get Rid Of Dirt And Grime!

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Caption; This detergent is formulated especially for makeup puffs and sponges.

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Sorry, I haven’t used this item. It’s for women only.

4. Sushi Erasers – So Cute And Realistic, You’ll Want To Eat Them!

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Caption; Fun item, for souvenirs.

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Do not eat! very realistic sushi erasers.

5. Seaweed And Wasabi – A Match Made In Heaven! Crunchy Seaweed Wasabi Soy Sauce Chips, 35g

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Caption; A typical Japanese snack with wasabi & soy sauce flavor.

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I don’t believe this item is in Top 5 selling. I like Wasabi and Soy Sauce, because I am a typical Japanese man. How about you?

6. Boiled Egg Hole Holder – A boiled egg maker.

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Caption; +1 item, my recommendation.

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A small needle makes a hole and then boil the egg. The shell becomes easy to peel. Try it!

Your next journey is Tokyo, Japan? That is MOTTAINAI! There are plenty of 100Yen shops,like as Daiso, Seriya, Can Do…etc. all over the country.

I’ve made Lists of Places “DAISO around Ikoma” for the tourist to Ikoma Mountain Range, amazing places. Check it out!

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Caption; “List Challenge” of mine

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Hope this helps,

Toyo

Source; Live Perfect Japan Guide

** I also hope this helps @Gio51x 's next SV journey. Some inspiration?

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Thank you for sharing @user_not_found this interesting information about Daiso. When I was in Japan the Daiso store was one of my favorite to spent free time.

My favorite store probably being the one in Harajuku on the popular Takeshita-dori. It has four stories and about 980 m² full of colorful products for every part of your life. Daiso currently carries over 70,000 different products and new ones are added every month. So far the quality of everything I bought there was very good and the wide range of products make it easy to find something one wants (no matter if really needed or not ^^”).

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