Honest Tokyo guides, written from inside the city
I’m Ayako, a female entrepreneur running two beauty salons in Ginza. Here I share what I actually know first-hand — where to stay, what’s worth booking, and how beauty & wellness in Japan really works.
Latest guides
-
Ginza vs Shinjuku vs Shibuya: Where Should You Stay on Your First Tokyo Trip?
Ginza for calm, Shinjuku for logistics, Shibuya for energy. A Tokyo local’s honest comparison with 2026 hotel prices, and a one-minute test to pick your area.
-
Where to Stay in Ginza: Best Hotels by Budget — Picked by a Local Business Owner
Ginza is Tokyo’s most underrated base: walkable, safe, one train from Haneda. A business owner who works here picks the best hotels from 15,000 to 90,000 yen.
-
JR Pass in 2026: When It’s Worth It — and When It Wastes ¥20,000
The Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route costs 29,470 yen in tickets versus 50,000 for the pass. A local runs the 2026 math on when the JR Pass wins, and when it wastes your money.
-
Best eSIM for Japan Travel in 2026: An Honest Comparison by a Tokyo Local
Skip the airport SIM queues. A Tokyo local compares Klook, Ubigi, Airalo and Saily with real 2026 prices — and explains which Japanese network you actually get.