You'll need a friend who speaks Japanese to sneak into one of the sumo practice sessions, but if you can swing it, you should 100% do this. Get there early (8:30?) for good seats. And no shoes inside!
Stop whatever you're doing on Takeshita St & find this place (2nd or 3rd doorway on right, downstairs, after you walk under arch headed away from train station). Photobooths will turn you into anime!
One of the Golden Gai spots we really enjoyed -- bartender was super drunk, customers were super drunk, stairs were super steep, hilarity ensued.
Mike Ross (a Street Fighter World Champion !!) told me (via Twitter) this is where the pros play. Head downstairs, try to look like you belong & prepare to get your ass kicked. I barely won one round.
Yes yes, the Lost in Translation bar... but also home to one of the best Old Fashioneds I've ever had. If you're hungry, skip the pizza and Just Do It with the $38 burger.
If you're staying nearby, this is a great spot to walk off your Golden Gai hangover (or to just escape the madness of Shinjuku or Shibuya)
We went on New Years and it was an amazingly fun shit show. If you're visiting, worth checking out to see how the Tokyo kids do their Saturday nights.
Best Bagels in Japan. Open Wednesday through Thursday no sign look for the building with the spiral fire escape staircase out front. Great cream cheese flavors doubles the price of your lunch-do it!
Incredible gyoza, but somehow the cucumbers with miso sauce were my favorite part 😸
great selection of both young and established designers from around the world 💪🏻 art work and installations too.
