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Welcome to The Japan Index, your ultimate guide to discovering the beauty and culture of Japan. Here, we curate travel tips, must-visit spots, and hidden gems across the country.

Anakuma Cafe Harajuku is the hidden bear-paw coffee hole in Tokyo

Discover Anakuma Cafe Harajuku, a cute and weird Tokyo concept café where you order through a small green hole in a concrete wall and a talking bear paw hands you coffee.

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ESLEAD Hotel Namba East Annex is a new apartment-style hotel stay in Osaka

Discover ESLEAD Hotel Namba East Annex, a new minpaku-style apartment hotel in Osaka with self check-in, keyless entry, spacious rooms for up to four people, washer, kitchen facilities, luggage storage and a Japan Index 5% discount code.

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ESLEAD Hotel Daikokucho Annex is one of Osaka’s biggest apartment-style hotel stays

Discover ESLEAD Hotel Daikokucho Annex, a huge minpaku-style apartment hotel in Osaka with self check-in, keyless entry, multiple bedrooms, full kitchen, washer, luggage storage and a Japan Index 5% discount code.

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Anakuma Cafe Harajuku is the hidden bear-paw coffee hole in Tokyo

ESLEAD Hotel Namba East Annex is a new apartment-style hotel stay in Osaka

ESLEAD Hotel Daikokucho Annex is one of Osaka’s biggest apartment-style hotel stays

THE GOD DINER Ueno is a hidden American-style burger spot in Tokyo

Sakazen big men Tokyo: where large-size guys can actually shop in Japan

HATCOFFEE Taito is Tokyo’s custom latte art café near Asakusa

Nationales Automuseum The LOH Collection is a bucket-list car museum in Germany

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba is a stylish hotel stay near Dotonbori

Art Aquarium Museum Ginza is Tokyo’s dreamlike goldfish art experience

ESLEAD HOTEL Namba East is a minpaku-style apartment hotel near Namba

MoN Takanawa is Tokyo’s new museum of stories, culture and immersive experiences

Shodai Ebisu is the Tokyo soba restaurant famous for white curry udon

Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei is a peaceful machiya hotel beside the river in Kyoto

Kyo-Train Garaku is the most beautiful way to travel from Osaka to Kyoto

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower is one of Osaka’s best view hotels

A Happy Pancake Osaka is the fluffy pancake stop to visit in Umeda

2D Cafe Tokyo is a cartoon-style café in Shin-Okubo

TONES OSAKA is a sleek design hotel in Osaka’s Umeda area

Nakanoshima Museum of Art Osaka is a bold architectural stop for Enfants Terribles

teamLab Planets Tokyo is a barefoot immersive art museum in Toyosu

WAQOO Naritasan Monzen is a luxury temple-side hotel near Narita Airport

Le Jardin de Tweed Ginza is a luxury rooftop terrace above Chanel Ginza

Edo-Tokyo Museum is back as one of Tokyo’s best history attractions

Studio Cafe MARU in Shin-Okubo is a cute Korean café and self-photo studio

Ginza West Aoyama Garden is a classic Tokyo café for pancakes and elegant tea time

ESLEAD HOTEL Namba Dotonbori East review: apartment-style hotel stay in Osaka

Ghibli Museum Tokyo is a storybook escape for Studio Ghibli fans

Ron Mueck’s giant white skull sculpture installation Mass at Mori Art Museum Tokyo

Ron Mueck’s hyperreal sculptures are now on show at Mori Art Museum Tokyo

Tokyo Disneyland Japan is still one of the best day trips from Tokyo

teamLab Borderless Tokyo is a must-see immersive art museum in Azabudai Hills

Hana no Aru Sumika is a flower-filled cafe and bar in Shinjuku

Nobu Tokyo is a stylish Japanese restaurant in Toranomon

SOMETIME Kichijoji is a cosy Tokyo jazz club for live music, food and drinks

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There’s a hidden hole in Harajuku where a bear gives you coffee.
A bear paw appears, gives you tokens, challenges you to a game, and serves your drink through the wall.
Very cool. Very cute. Very Tokyo.
📍 Harajuku - Tokyo
Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.
#anakumacafe #harajuku #tokyocafe #japantravel #tokyotravel

This Osaka hotel room was HUGEEE.
3 bedrooms, 5 beds, a massive living room, full kitchen, washer, 2 showers, and space for up to 8-10 people.

📍 Daikokucho, Osaka

Use code NPBAS5 for 5% off and a free 1-hour late checkout upgrade when booking direct.
Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.

#esleadhotel #osakahotel #osakatravel #japanhotel #japantravel

This vlog starts in Japan… but it does not stay there for long.
Kimono at a Japanese fireworks show, Australia, my BMW M3, Germany with family, Ultra Europe, and Albania for the final show.
Five countries. One ridiculous travel window.
Full vlog on YouTube.
#japanvlog #japantravel #travelvlog #ultraeurope #thejapanindex

We wanted to bring you a bit closer into our little world.

Big guy shopping in Japan? Save this.
Sakazen Shinjuku is one of the best stores I’ve found for big and tall sizing in Tokyo.
Casual wear, suits, sportswear, shoes, jeans, gym clothes, golf gear, and actual size options.
📍 Sakazen Shinjuku — Tokyo
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#sakazen #tokyoshopping #bigandtall #japantravel #shinjuku

This Tokyo burger spot is hidden behind a vending machine.
Retro diner vibes, burgers, shakes, banana splits, neon lights, and trains rumbling above.
📍 Ueno, Tokyo
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#thegoddiner #tokyofood #ueno #tokyoburger #japantravel

There’s a hidden rooftop café above Chanel in Ginza.
Private elevator, rooftop views, beautiful coffee, sweets, and full Tokyo luxury energy.

Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.

#chanelcafe #ginzacafe #tokyocafe #tokyotravel #japantravel

This Tokyo café turns almost anything into latte art.
Photos, pets, characters, logos, and even 3D designs.
📍Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.
#hatcoffee #tokyocafe #tokyofood #japantravel #tokyotravel

I know this isn’t Japan… but I had to share this.
This car museum in Germany might be one of the greatest collections I’ve ever seen.
Group B, Dakar, Pikes Peak, F1 legends, Art Deco masterpieces, touring cars, classics, one-offs — endless.
📍 The Loh Collection — Dietzhölztal, Germany
Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.

#lohcollection #nationalesautomuseum #germanytravel #carculture #cars

Why does Japan feel so safe?
People leave bags, phones, bikes, and personal items like it’s nothing.
Is it culture?
Rules?
Social trust?
Or all of it together?

#japantravel #japanculture #japantraveltips #tokyotravel #visitjapan

This Osaka hotel is a seriously solid Namba base.
Modern, stylish, comfortable, and close to food, shopping, nightlife, Shinsaibashi, and Dotonbori.
📍 Osaka Namba
Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.

#osakahotel #osakatravel #namba #japanhotel #japantravel

Japanese toilets might ruin normal toilets for you.
Heated seats.
Bidets.
Privacy sounds.
Automatic lids.
Spaceship control panels.
Best in the world or overhyped?

#japantravel #japanesetoilet #japantraveltips #japanculture #visitjapan

Are influencers ruining hidden spots in Japan?
A quiet café goes viral.
A hidden street gets crowded.
A local spot becomes a tourist stop.
But small businesses also need attention.
Helpful or harmful?

#japantravel #traveldebate #tokyotravel #hiddengems #visitjapan

This Tokyo museum feels like a dream.
Goldfish, light, sound, scent, and art inside one surreal Ginza experience.
📍 Ginza — Tokyo

Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.
#artaquarium #ginza #tokyomuseum #tokyotravel #japantravel

Is konbini food in Japan a travel hack… or overrated?
7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart.
Cheap, easy, quick, and actually good.
But are tourists missing out on real restaurants?
What do you think?

#japanfood #konbini #japantravel #japantraveltips #visitjapan

This Osaka stay felt more like an apartment than a hotel.
Kitchen, washing machine, separate bath and toilet, and way more space than usual.
📍 Namba East — Osaka
Book direct with code NMBEST for 5% off.
Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.

#osakahotel #osakatravel #japanhotel #japantravel #hotelreview

First time in Tokyo?
Shinjuku is chaotic… but it’s also one of the easiest places to start.
Trains, food, hotels, nightlife, shopping, and Tokyo energy everywhere.
📍 Shinjuku — Tokyo
Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.
#tokyotravel #shinjuku #japantravel #tokyotips #visitjapan

Tokyo or Osaka for food?
Tokyo has sushi, ramen, cafés, hidden bars, and endless variety.
Osaka has takoyaki, okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, markets, and street-food chaos.
Which city wins?
#japanfood #osakafood #tokyofood #japantravel #visitjapan

Is Japan better solo or as a couple?
Solo travel is safe, easy, and peaceful.
Couples get onsens, night views, hotels, and date spots.
But Japan is also amazing with friends.

What’s the best way to experience it?

#japantravel #solotravel #couplestravel #japantrip #visitjapan

This Tokyo museum feels like a cultural playground.
Architecture, art, tatami chill zones, cafés, gardens, rooftop spaces, and even foot baths.

Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.
#tokyomuseum #tokyotravel #japantravel #takanawa #tokyoart

Would you rent a car in Japan?
Trains are incredible…
but cars unlock a totally different side of the country.
Countryside, beaches, mountains, ski towns, hidden cafés.
Worth it or too stressful?

#japantravel #japanrentalcar #japanroadtrip #japantraveltips #visitjapan

Should tattoos still matter in Japanese onsens?
Some places allow them.
Some ask you to cover them.
Some still say no.
For tourists, it can feel outdated.
For others, it’s tied to tradition and comfort.
What do you think?

#japantravel #onsen #tattoosinjapan #japanculture #visitjapan

Japanese trains are clean, fast, and insanely efficient…
But for first-time visitors, they can also feel overwhelming.
JR lines, private railways, subways, express trains, giant stations, and endless exits.

Easy once you learn it, or secretly confusing?
Comment your thoughts below.

#japantravel #japantrain #tokyotravel #japantraveltips #visitjapan

Keep this one between you and me 🤫

This might be my favor Udon in Tokyo.
It's in Ebisu, known for its white curry udon — rich curry broth hidden under this thick, creamy white foam.

📍 Ebisu, Tokyo
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Full details are also on TheJapanIndex.com
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#tokyofood #tokyoeats #japanfood #japantravel #udon ebisu

Animal cafes are everywhere in Japan, they mostly make for an awesome travel experience.

But not everyone agrees🤔
Do you think they are all ethical and should tourist support them?

Comment your thoughts below.

#japantravel #animalcafe #tokyotravel #visitjapan #japanculture

This was one of the most peaceful hotel stays I’ve had in Kyoto.

Check out the full experience on our latest YouTube Vlog!
YT link in Bio🔗

📍Kyoto
Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.

Full review and booking links are also on TheJapanIndex.com
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#kyotohotel #kyototravel #japanhotel #japantravel #kyotostay kyotojapan hotelreview japanstay

This was our craziest Japan Index weekend so far.
Four days.
Two cities.
Hotels, art, trains, food, nightlife, and way too much filming.

The full vlog is live now on YouTube.
Comment DM and I’ll shoot you the details.

#japanvlog #osakatravel #kyototravel #japantravel #thejapanindex

This might be one of the coolest ways to travel from Osaka to Kyoto.
This is a special sightseeing train by Hankyu Railways, running between Osaka-Umeda and Kyoto-Kawaramachi.
Each carriage has a different Kyoto-inspired design, with seasonal themes, Japanese-style details, window-facing seats, and even tatami-style seating in some cars.
The best part? No special reservation needed. You can ride it with a regular fare — just make sure to check the timetable because it mainly runs on weekends and holidays.

📍 Osaka-Umeda to Kyoto-Kawaramachi

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Full guide, timetable info, and travel links are also on TheJapanIndex.com

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#kyotrain #kyotraingaraku #japantrain #japantravel #kyototravel

This might be the best view hotel I’ve stayed at in Osaka.
This feels like a hotel in the sky, with huge views from the room, lobby, dining spaces, café, bar, and SkySpa.

📍Osaka

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#osakahotel #osakatravel #japanhotel #japantravel #candeohotels

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EXPLORE JAPAN

Anakuma Cafe Harajuku is the hidden bear-paw coffee hole in Tokyo

ESLEAD Hotel Namba East Annex is a new apartment-style hotel stay in Osaka

ESLEAD Hotel Daikokucho Annex is one of Osaka’s biggest apartment-style hotel stays

Recent Posts

Anakuma Cafe Harajuku is the hidden bear-paw coffee hole in Tokyo

ESLEAD Hotel Namba East Annex is a new apartment-style hotel stay in Osaka

ESLEAD Hotel Daikokucho Annex is one of Osaka’s biggest apartment-style hotel stays

THE GOD DINER Ueno is a hidden American-style burger spot in Tokyo

Sakazen big men Tokyo: where large-size guys can actually shop in Japan

HATCOFFEE Taito is Tokyo’s custom latte art café near Asakusa

Nationales Automuseum The LOH Collection is a bucket-list car museum in Germany

Mercure Tokyu Stay Osaka Namba is a stylish hotel stay near Dotonbori

Art Aquarium Museum Ginza is Tokyo’s dreamlike goldfish art experience

ESLEAD HOTEL Namba East is a minpaku-style apartment hotel near Namba

MoN Takanawa is Tokyo’s new museum of stories, culture and immersive experiences

Shodai Ebisu is the Tokyo soba restaurant famous for white curry udon

Kyoto Takasegawa Bettei is a peaceful machiya hotel beside the river in Kyoto

Kyo-Train Garaku is the most beautiful way to travel from Osaka to Kyoto

Candeo Hotels Osaka The Tower is one of Osaka’s best view hotels

A Happy Pancake Osaka is the fluffy pancake stop to visit in Umeda

2D Cafe Tokyo is a cartoon-style café in Shin-Okubo

TONES OSAKA is a sleek design hotel in Osaka’s Umeda area

Nakanoshima Museum of Art Osaka is a bold architectural stop for Enfants Terribles

teamLab Planets Tokyo is a barefoot immersive art museum in Toyosu

WAQOO Naritasan Monzen is a luxury temple-side hotel near Narita Airport

Le Jardin de Tweed Ginza is a luxury rooftop terrace above Chanel Ginza

Edo-Tokyo Museum is back as one of Tokyo’s best history attractions

Studio Cafe MARU in Shin-Okubo is a cute Korean café and self-photo studio

Ginza West Aoyama Garden is a classic Tokyo café for pancakes and elegant tea time

ESLEAD HOTEL Namba Dotonbori East review: apartment-style hotel stay in Osaka

Ghibli Museum Tokyo is a storybook escape for Studio Ghibli fans

Ron Mueck’s hyperreal sculptures are now on show at Mori Art Museum Tokyo

Tokyo Disneyland Japan is still one of the best day trips from Tokyo

teamLab Borderless Tokyo is a must-see immersive art museum in Azabudai Hills

Hana no Aru Sumika is a flower-filled cafe and bar in Shinjuku

Nobu Tokyo is a stylish Japanese restaurant in Toranomon

SOMETIME Kichijoji is a cosy Tokyo jazz club for live music, food and drinks

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Watch our latest adventure.

Subscribe to our YouTube | Discover Japan's Hotest Spots.

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