i'd second the rec for staying near yamanote line stations, but specifically tokyo station itself is underrated as a home base. it's not as wild as shinjuku at night but the marunouchi side has these...

honestly hmlet is fine but you're right that the math works out for short stays. the thing nobody mentions is their cancellation policy is strict - if you need to leave early you're on the hook for th...

If you're looking for something legit and not sneaky, Klunkerkranich in Neukölln is your best bet. It's on top of the Neukölln Arcaden parking garage, so you can just walk up and grab a drink while th...

kanda area has a few hidden gems for this. try Wine Bar il Passaggio near kanda station, they do a proper gluhwein with orange and cinnamon for 750 yen. also the little italian place Vino Buono in jim...

dont sleep on the weird drink vending machines they have right by the entrance, some of them arent even in japanese. i grabbed a can of something called "black thunder soda" which was basically cola w...