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Tokyo is a bit of everything: a huge amalgamation of Japan's history, culture, food and people. It can be hard to even know where to start when planning a trip to Tokyo. Here are five unique things to put on your itinerary to get started planning that Tokyo trip!
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Things to do in Tokyo
TeamLab: is a global art collective that combines art and technology to create the most amazing immersive worlds in their exhibitions. Their hugely successful Borderless exhibit is moving to a new home in the upscale Azabudai neighborhood next month, and I personally cannot wait to check it out!
Mipig Micro Pig Cafe: As apartment-dwellers in Japan are generally not allowed pets, animal cafes of all kinds are hugely popular! Cat, dog, and rabbit cafes are ubiquitous, so why not try a micro pig cafe for a truly unique experience? This cafe in the pop-fashion Harajuku district is a must visit.
Shopping in Ginza: The Ginza district is known for its high-end shopping. But did you know that Ginza is a great place to shop for adorable Japanese stationary as well? Itoya is a whopping 12 floors of stationary - everything from wedding cards to pens can be found here, and so much more besides! Just a few blocks away, Loft has a whole floor devoted to stationary, as well as floors for cosmetics, home goods, and beautiful bento boxes
Places to eat & drink in Tokyo
Kumachan Onsen: This bear hot pot has got to be the cutest restaurant in Tokyo - even in the land of things that are tiny and adorable. You pick your soup base, which comes in the form of a bear that melts into the hot pot. Service is not as top-notch as most places in Japan, but I still recommend going for the experience!
Shibuya Scramble Crossing: Speaking of the experience: a few minutes' walk from the Kumachan Onsen restaurant is the iconic Shibuya Scramble - a pedestrian crossing where up to 1,000 people cross at each light. There is a Starbucks Coffee in a prime location overlooking the intersection, where you can sit and people watch while sipping an amazing matcha latte.
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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Tokyo.
For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Chee Moua's guide, Group Adventures: Must-Try Experiences in Tokyo.