From Tokyo, With Love
Japan Travel Tips
Stories, travel tips, and behind-the-scenes from two photographers living in Japan.
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SeasonalThe Best Time to Visit Japan in 2026: A Month-by-Month Guide
Japanese travel sources reveal when to visit Japan — and what to avoid. Golden Week timing, cherry blossom windows, and the weeks Japanese travelers pick instead.
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SouvenirsTokyo Souvenirs: What Japanese Locals Actually Recommend Bringing Back
What do Japanese people actually recommend as Tokyo souvenirs? Local sources point to specific brands, specific shops, and a very different list from tourist shops.
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SouvenirsCool Japan Souvenirs: The Ones Japanese People Actually Think Are Cool
Cool Japan souvenirs by Japanese standards: craft objects with provenance, precision stationery, specific sake brands, and the things that don't look like souvenirs at all.
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Souvenirs & Gifts
Omiyage, kawaii, kitchen knives, and what's worth bringing home.
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Seasonal
When to visit, month by month — weather, festivals, crowds.
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Tokyo Neighborhood Guides
Shibuya, Asakusa, Shinjuku, and the districts locals actually walk.
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Where Locals Eat
Food guides by district — ramen, izakaya, hidden bars.
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Day Trips from Tokyo
Hakone, Kamakura, Nikko, Yokohama, Mt Fuji — and beyond.
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Japan Travel Planning
Transport, budget, konbini, IC cards, packing — the practical layer.
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About cheku
Behind the scenes — who we are, why we make this.