Aiko Tanaka shared a list · 12 Jan Everyone

Tokyo, from someone who lived there

Eleven years in Tokyo and three breakfasts a day of research. Get a Suica card, avoid the 8am trains, eat at the counter.

1. Sensō-ji before eight

   Asakusa's temple with the shops still shuttered.

   Aiko did it 1 Jan

   Sensō-ji
2. Shibuya Crossing from Shibuya Sky

   Book the sunset slot.

   Aiko did it 29 Dec

   Shibuya Sky
3. Meiji Jingu's forest

   Ten minutes from Harajuku and completely quiet.

   Aiko did it 1 Jan

   Meiji Jingu
4. Breakfast at Tsukiji Outer Market

   Tamagoyaki on a stick, tuna over rice, coffee.

   Aiko did it 27 Dec

   Tsukiji Outer Market
5. teamLab Planets

   You wade through water barefoot. Wear shorts.

   Aiko did it 30 Dec

   teamLab Planets
6. A drink in Golden Gai

   Six-seat bars. Some charge a cover; ask first.

7. Yanaka Ginza in the afternoon

   Old Tokyo, cats, croquettes.

8. Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi

   Winter mornings for a clear view. Two hours by bus.

   Aiko did it 2 Jan

   Lake Kawaguchi
9. A convenience store breakfast

   The egg sandwich from 7-Eleven. I'm serious.

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Jonas Lindqvist13 Jan

The convenience store egg sandwich is a perfect object. No notes.

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