Koenji Station on 25/4/08

Definitely one of Tokyo`s hippest neighbourhoods. Its young population and a diverse range of bars, music clubs and izakaya make this a great spot to go out. Second-hand clothes and record stores are ... Read more

Nakano Station on 25/4/08

Not far from Shuinjuku, Nakano is perhaps best known for its otaku (nerd) mega-mall, but it`s also a lively district full of young people, bars and restaurants. Access is through the Chuo, Seibu Shinj... Read more

Nakano Broadway on 25/4/08

Floors and floors of otaku (nerd) heaven. Even if you don`t give a rat`s arse about anime, this is a fascinating place to visit. You`ll find figurines, cartoon porn, cosplay (costume) shops, original ... Read more

Kagaya on 25/4/08

Kagaya is a famously bizarre restaurant and drinking establishment located in the basement of the unremarkable Hanasada building in Shinbashi. Owner Mark Kagaya will dress in a frog suit, force you to... Read more

Shinjuku Station on 25/4/08

Shibuya has the world`s most-crossed crossing. But Shinjuku pips it for busiest station. On the east side you`ll find Kabuki-cho, the Golden Gai and countless restaurants, bars, nightclubs, sex clubs ... Read more

Golden Gai on 25/4/08

These narrow alleys on the eastern edge of Kabuki-cho are home to myriad tiny bars with room for just a few people to stand. There`s an enormous variety of drinking holes here - some are friendly to s... Read more

Kabuki-cho on 24/4/08

Shinjuku`s infamous red-light district isn`t only about sex clubs and streetwalkers - there`s also yakuza, Nigerian crime gangs and all kinds of other goodies. That said, the area is also home to some... Read more

Yurakucho Yakitori on 24/4/08

Down back alleys and under the train tracks near Yurakucho station are some of Tokyo`s most atmospheric spots for drinking and munching on grilled chicken. It`s a far cry from the glitz of nearby Ginz... Read more

Tokyo International Forum Building on 24/4/08

One of Tokyo`s finest pieces of architecture, the Tokyo International Forum Building was designed by Rafael Vinoly and finished in 1996. Its shape and the exposed ribs at the top of the building recal... Read more

Cure Maid Cafe on 24/4/08

One of the original maid cafes. Akiba`s otaku come here to be served lunch and tea by pretty girls who dress as anime-inspired maids - quintessential oddball Tokyo.