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Standing soba restaurants, known as tachigui soba in Japan, are a uniquely Japanese fast food concept, serving one of Japan’s representative dishes – Japanese soba noodles – quickly and efficiently. “Sobadokoro Kameya” (referred to hereafter as “Kameya”) is one of the capital’s quintessential popular soba restaurants. The Okachimachi branch, located near Ueno’s Ameyoko shopping street in Taito-ku (Taito Ward), is…

If you’re traveling through Japan, especially on a longer trip or with a light suitcase, finding a reliable way to do laundry quickly becomes essential. While many hotels offer laundry services, they’re often expensive. Fortunately, Japan’s laundromats—known as koin randorī (coin laundry) or randorī supēsu (laundry space)—are ubiquitous, clean, and surprisingly high-tech. The machines may look intimidating at first, particularly…

When planning a trip to Japan, one of the biggest questions is: Where should I go? Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are obvious choices, but Nagoya often flies under the radar—despite offering a rich mix of culture, cuisine, and convenience. This guide breaks down the character of each city and helps you choose which destination best matches your travel goals. A…