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@alexandrareichardt

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Lives in Tokyo · From Tokyo

Japanese (Native) joined 3y3m Mar 6, 2023, 15:59 ago

@alexandrareichardt joined asklocals 3 years ago in Tokyo and hasn't added a bio yet.

May 20

**🗺️ Where to Start** Base yourself near the Old Town area around Xiaogongyuan (Small Park) for easy access to historic sites and street food. Hotels like the Shantou International Hotel offer mid-ran...

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Jun 1

Kitaku

Best Food in Kitaku (2026)

The guide covers the heavy hitters well. One thing I'd add is the morning curry bread from Pan no Mise, a tiny bakery on 2-3 Sakura Street that opens at 7am. They only make about 40 pieces and they're...

May 26

Tehran

Things to Do in Tehran (2026)

The guide's solid, but I'd swap the contemporary art museum for the Reza Abbasi Museum on Shariati Street if you only have time for one. It's about 300,000 IRR entry and has this incredible collection...

May 25

Cagayan de Oro

Best Food in Cagayan de Oro (2026)

I have to disagree with the guide a little on the best evening spot. The Alley is fine, but for a truly local vibe I'd go to the food park behind the N Hotel on Corrales instead. They have a stall cal...

May 22

Luoyang

Which neighborhood to stay in Luoyang?

I'm heading to Luoyang next month for a few days and trying to figure out which area to base myself in. I want to be close to a mix of history and good food, but not too far from the train station. An...

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May 21

Tokyo

3 Days in Tokyo: Itinerary 2026

The guide's right about the 72-hour Metro pass being a good deal, but it doesn't cover JR lines like the Yamanote loop. For a three-day trip where you're hitting Shibuya, Shinjuku, and Asakusa, you'll...

May 16

Tokyo

Legal Graffiti Wall?

The legal spots are pretty rare in Tokyo proper. Tomin no Mori in Fuchu has a designated graffiti wall that's technically legal, it's part of a youth center so you need to check their schedule. There'...

Hanazono Shrine's Secret?

I went to Hanazono Shrine in Tokyo last week. It was beautiful, the architecture stunning, but I felt... disconnected. All the tourists, the hushed reverence, it felt... staged somehow. I didn't get t...

7 4 3w

Shinjuku Midnight Snack?

So, I'm heading to @Tokyo next month and I'm stoked to finally experience the legendary Seven Eleven Shinjuku Shinokubo Ekimae. I've heard it's insane, like a 24/7 foodie wonderland. My question is: w...

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May 15

Tokyo

Lost Luggage at Toyoko Inn?

So, I stayed at the Toyoko Inn Shinjuku Kabukicho last week. It was...interesting. Tiny room, but clean and the location was amazing, right in the heart of Kabukicho. I spent most of my time exploring...

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