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Articles on the best places in Japan. Travel tips and advice for tourists as well as long-time residents visiting or living in any of Japan's cities. Hidden gems that are a must-see during your trip.
10 Best Instagram Accounts for #JapanLife Nerds
Out and About, Life in Japan January 31st, 2025

10 Best Instagram Accounts for #JapanLife Nerds

From Instagram accounts that offer a window into life in Japan to Instagrammers who provide comedic relief, we have you covered. Check out 10 of our faves!
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Amy Yamashita
Amy Yamashita Community Specialist
Our Top Tokyo Wine Bar Picks in 2026
Out and About January 31st, 2025

Our Top Tokyo Wine Bar Picks in 2026

Word-of-mouth referrals are often the best way to navigate the Tokyo wine bar scene. Another trusty method is through GuruNavi or Tabelog, Japan's Yelp-styled review sites for eateries and drinkeries nationwide. But to start you off in your hunt for the best wine bar in Tokyo, we’ve gathered our favorites for you to look over. 
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Gregg Maxwell Parker
Gregg Maxwell Parker Food & Travel Journalist
Best Cafes to Work in Tokyo with Power + Free Wi-Fi
Out and About January 31st, 2025

Best Cafes to Work in Tokyo with Power + Free Wi-Fi

You're waiting for someone or you're in between appointments. Where can you do some work, get online, and charge your phone downtown? Bookmark this page or save these locations to your Google Maps app for the next time you need a power outlet and free Wi-Fi in Tokyo.
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Tomoko Matsuoka
Tomoko Matsuoka Managing Editor & Writer