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World-class art collection with a garden that peaks in late spring. Irises, bamboo, fresh green everywhere. Aoyama walking after.
Punk rock izakaya in Shibuya open late. Skip the holiday tourist traps — this is where locals go when everything else is packed.
Cult espresso bar in Shimokitazawa. Walk the neighborhood after — best vintage shops and street life in Tokyo during Golden Week.
Encyclopedic bartender, single counter, Shinjuku. Foraged botanicals in every glass. No menu — just tell him what you like.
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