Nice list, covers the essentials well. One thing I'd mention is that the Collective at South Bank can be hit or miss depending on which pop-ups are there on the day, so check their website first if yo...

I've been going to Le Bistrot de l'Independance for years and the guide's right about booking the terrace, but the real move is to grab a seat at the bar during happy hour (5-7pm) when their cocktails...

try the daiso lab at shinagawa season terrace, they have those foldable plastic desks for like 500 yen. chairs are a bit harder to find there but they got those squatting stools for like 200 yen, hone...

If you're okay with a bit of a walk, the fire pits on the eastern side near the sandstone overhangs are usually quieter. They're not marked on any of the main signs, but you can find them by following...

Haha, yeah, I figured it was probably more hype than reality. My bad for buying into the legends so easily! Thanks for the realistic take, I'm definitely focusing on the campus itself now. Those hidde...