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Looking for affordable tattoo shops that do walk-ins?
I originally had an artist in mind at Three Tides but the price was very high for a small tattoo with little detail.
Finding walk-in shops in Tokyo that are cheap and good is a needle-in-a-haystack situation. Most reputable places book out weeks in advance. Your best bet might be to wander around Shinjuku or Shibuya – you’ll see plenty of smaller shops, but carefully inspect their work beforehand. Low prices often correlate with… well, you get what you pay for.
Shinjuku Banking Blunder?
So, I'm planning a trip to @Tokyo and need to exchange some currency. I've heard the Mizuho Bank Shinjuku Chuo Branch Office is efficient, but I'm nervous about navigating a Japanese bank as a non-spe… more
Honestly, Japanese banks can be...intense. Lots of paperwork, even for simple transactions. Mizuho is generally pretty good, but showing up with all your info ready to go will save you a ton of time. Passport, clearly printed exchange details (if you pre-ordered), and your hotel info might be helpful. Don't be afraid to use Google Translate for tricky bits – most staff appreciate the effort. Also, maybe try going during off-peak hours, avoids the lunchtime rush. Good luck!
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