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a strange and beautiful contradiction

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a strange and beautiful contradiction

May 27
May 27 Aoyama

Jennifer Bernstein

A district for the well-heeled offering chic boutiques alongside one of Tokyo's most exquisite museums.

May 26
May 26 Harajuku

Jennifer Bernstein

Once the epicenter of youth culture: eclectic, candy-colored, and cartoonish.

May 26
May 26 Yoyogi

Jennifer Bernstein

Yoyogi-Uehara, Yoyogi-Hachiman, and Nishihara form a triangle west of Yoyogi Park, a residential corner that feels tucked away.

May 26
May 26 Tomigaya

Jennifer Bernstein

A hidden gem off of Shibuya, a community of small cafés, independent boutiques, and creative studios.

May 26
May 26 Shibuya

Jennifer Bernstein

Redevelopment brought rooftop parks and slicker signage, but Shibuya’s backstreets still hum with old bars and vinyl.

May 26
May 26 Daikanyama

Jennifer Bernstein

Low buildings, leafy streets, and elegant boutiques, its a curated, quietly stylish area popular with expats and well-heeled Tokyoites.

May 26
May 26 Nakameguro

Jennifer Bernstein

A little retro, a little refined. Calm streets, curated corners, and river sounds underfoot.

May 26
May 26 Meguro

Jennifer Bernstein

Meguro’s understated and a little odd in a good way—forests, parasite museums, quiet bars in converted garages.

May 26
May 26 Ebisu

Jennifer Bernstein

An easygoing version of neighboring Shibuya, with side streets full of bars on a quieter setting.

May 26
May 26 Hiroo, M/N Azabu

Jennifer Bernstein

Hiroo, Minami- and Nishi Azabu are residential neighborhoods dotted with embassies, elegant cafes and discreet restaurants.

May 25
May 25 Roppongi

Jennifer Bernstein

Famous nightlife district—flashy, chaotic, a bit sleazy—but packed with hidden charm and unexpected fun.

May 25
May 25 Azabu Juban

Jennifer Bernstein

Somewhat like the Village, a neighborhood of old shops, cute cafes, leans western, eclectic, and quietly cool.

May 25
May 25 Tokyo Tower Area

Jennifer Bernstein

Azabudai, Shibakoen, Kamiyacho, Toranomon are clustered business and embassy districts in central Tokyo.

May 25
May 25 Akasaka

Jennifer Bernstein

Old-school charm with polished modernity, catering to diplomats, creatives, and regulars alike.

May 25
May 25 Shinbashi

Jennifer Bernstein

A lively business district where Tokyo’s salarymen wind down over yakitori and highballs after work

May 25
May 25 Ginza

Jennifer Bernstein

Spscale shopping and entertainment district, with luxury boutiques and high-end dining

May 24
May 24 Marunouchi, Otemachi

Jennifer Bernstein

Between the banks and offices are pockets of calm: sleek museums, curated shops, tree-lined promenades, and rooftop gardens.

May 24
May 24 Ueno

Jennifer Bernstein

Ueno walks the line between tourist trap and cultural core—busy, a bit frayed, but undeniably rich in history.

May 24
May 24 Yanaka

Jennifer Bernstein

A part of Tokyo that seems to have been spared the advances of time, only the slow drift of history. settling in narrow alleys and wooden houses

May 24
May 24 Jimbocho

Jennifer Bernstein

Home to approximately 176 bookstores, Jinbocho is a neighborhood devoted new, used, and rare books.

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