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The Tokyo Bible

8 years of traveling to Japan. 2+ years living in Tokyo. 132 pages, 200+ spots - every neighborhood, bar, restaurant, and local move I know, all in one guide.

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Neighborhoods Stop ChatGPT-ing "best spots in Japan" unless you want the exact same trip as every other doofus. These are places I actually go to.

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Food & Nightlife My actual bar list, restaurants, izakayas, late-night spots. Not a single recommendation I don't personally go to.

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Budget Breakdowns What everything actually costs. Trains, food, drinks, hotels, nights out - real numbers so you can actually plan.

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Day Trips One of the best ways to access the rare Japan experiences while still being close to Tokyo. Get off the beaten path.

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Cultural Rules How to separate yourself from annoying tourists and be the type of foreigner Japanese people actually want to talk to and share their culture with.

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Scams & Mistakes Overpriced tourist traps, common fuckups, and how to avoid all of them.

This isn't some Lonely Planet corporatized bullshit. I don't make a single cent from any recommendation in this guide - I only care about authenticity and giving you a real experience.

I want you to have the same experience I had when I first went to these spots and learned these lessons. That's why this isn't free - it puts a barrier between people who are serious about getting the most out of Japan and people who just want to take a video at Shibuya Crossing and leave.

- Matt (@mattjhannan)