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Sanrio Puroland: Pastel Paradise With Cute Parades & Sanrio Characters Come To Life

Want to meet your childhood heroes? Do that, and have a blast on rides and colourful live parades at Tokyo's Sanrio Puroland.

Sick of convenience store onigiri? Treat yourself to freshly made rice balls that are available in over 50 flavours at Onigiri Bongo.

With treasure troves of rare and secondhand books to discover at every corner, Jimbocho is the place to be for hardcore bibliophiles.

Looking for something different from the usual chuhais? The Whales Of August in Shibuya surprises you with movie-themed cocktails.

With lines forming even before they open their doors, Amam Dacotan is a rustic bakery in Tokyo with bakes as photogenic as their interior.

A salaryman mascot from Tokyo who suffers from back pain and gout? Name us a more relatable icon than Kamatora Kacho.

The Unko Museum in Japan is not only poop-ular with all ages, but will guarantee a "shitty" experience like never before.

Tamago kake gohan is a staple Japanese breakfast, but crack a yuzu egg from Kisaburo Farm and the humble bowl turns into an exquisite meal.

Hanami season is upon us. Here's a helpful cherry blossom viewing guide to tell you everything you need to know about the national pastime.

Overcome your tendency to procrastinate once and for all by spending an afternoon at the newly opened Manuscript Writing Cafe.