From local favorite restaurants to hidden gems
Experience Tokyo the authentic way
Discover Tokyo beyond the guidebooks. From Michelin-starred restaurants to local secrets, Tokyo Mate brings you personally verified recommendations and authentic travel experiences.
Discover Nakameguro's shabu-shabu paradise: Lettuce Main Store with 1-person pots, 8 signature broths, unlimited sauce bar, and affordable weekday lunch sets. Complete guide to menu, prices, and reservations!
Complete guide to Tokyo Station attractions: First Avenue Character Street, Ramen Street, best eki-ben, free night view observatories (KITTE, Marunouchi Building), and luggage storage tips.
Complete guide to Japan's top 3 convenience stores: 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and Lawson. Discover the BEST 10 must-buy items including egg sandwich, Famichiki, premium desserts, and limited edition products!
Discover Ikebukuro's two distinct worlds: bustling East Exit with Sunshine City, Animate & Pokemon Center, vs peaceful West Exit with Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Includes Michelin ramen hotspots, otaku culture meccas, and seasonal Halloween events.
Complete Tokyo Skytree guide 2025: Tembo Deck vs Tembo Galleria comparison, discount ticket reservations up to 25% off, Solamachi shopping & restaurants, access tips, and free observation deck info.
Complete Toranomon Hills guide 2025: 4 towers explained (Station, Business, Mori, Glass), T-Market food hall, TOKYO NODE free observatory, Toranomon Yokocho izakaya alley, Andaz Hotel, and the official Toranomon mascot.
Complete Azabudai Hills guide 2025: 33F Sky Room observatory with Tokyo Tower views, reopened teamLab Borderless tickets, Azabudai Hills Market gourmet restaurants, Michelin dining, luxury shopping, and seasonal events.
Complete guide to Naniwaya Sohonten, one of Tokyo's top 3 taiyaki shops. 100-year legacy in Azabujuban with crispy fish-shaped pastries filled to the tail. Cash-only payment guide included.
Complete guide to Tokyo transportation cards in 2025. Learn how to get iPhone Suica, Welcome Suica & PASMO, with step-by-step instructions, comparison charts, and money-saving tips for travelers.
Complete guide to 2025 Tokyo Christmas markets including Ueno Park, Roppongi Hills, Yokohama Akarenga, Azabudai Hills, Skytree, Meiji Jingu Gaien, Shiba Park, and Ebisu Garden Place