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Events & Festivals
Katsushika Fireworks 2026: July 28, Drone Show & Seats
The 60th Katsushika fireworks on July 28 with about 20,000 shells and a drone show at Shibamata. Paid seat prices, free areas and access.
Travel Guide
Nakano Tokyo: Broadway, Maguro Mart & How to Get There
Nakano is 10 minutes from Shinjuku. Broadway and Mandarake, Central Park and Shikinomori Park, then dinner at Maguro Mart, with routes, hours and prices.
Events & Festivals
Edogawa Fireworks 2026: August 1, Seats & Best Spots
The 51st Edogawa Fireworks on August 1, 2026: about 14,000 shells over the riverside, held jointly with Ichikawa. Access, paid seats and free spots.
Shopping
Onitsuka Tiger Japan Prices: Mexico 66, Mule & Stores
Official Japan prices by model for Mexico 66, mule and Mary Jane, what NIPPON MADE and THE ONITSUKA cost, and the Ginza and Omotesando stores.
Food & Dining
Shibuya Tsutaya Share Lounge: Prices, Seats & Night View
The Tsutaya Share Lounge on Shibuya Scramble Square 11F: prices, window seats for the blue hour, and the free drinks and snacks included.
Travel Guide
Ochanomizu: Hijiribashi Train View & Instrument Street
The train view from Hijiribashi that appears in Suzume, Instrument Street, Nikolai Cathedral and Kanda Myojin, plus how to get there.
Food & Dining
Udon Shin Shinjuku: Menu, Prices & How the Queue Works
Udon Shin cuts and boils its noodles to order. The bukkake, kake, shoyu and kamatama menu with prices, the waiting ticket, the paid pass, cash only.
Events & Festivals
Kamakura Fireworks 2026: July 10, Seats & Best Spots
The 78th Kamakura Fireworks Festival is on July 10 at Yuigahama and Zaimokuza with about 2,500 shells. Paid seats, access and free viewing spots.
Shopping
Ota-isan Japanese Stomach Medicine: Powder vs Tablet
Japan's classic stomach medicine explained: powder Ota-isan S against the tablet form, what is in it, dosage, prices and where to buy.
Travel Guide
Ginza Station Luggage Storage: Lockers & Department Stores
Coin locker locations and prices around Ginza Station, plus bag storage at Ginza Six, Mitsukoshi and Matsuya, and which apps let you reserve.