We fell in love with Tokyo during our first Tokyo trip. It’s dense, wild, delicious, electric, friendly and just flat-out wonderful.
Favorites From Our First Tokyo Trip
There are so many reasons to visit Tokyo, one of the best food cities in the world. These are our favorites:
Tokyo Toilets
No matter where we went, we were struck by the toilets. Yes, the toilets. They’re heated, they wash you, they’re self-cleaning and they play music. They’re pretty freaking awesome.

Tokyo Sushi
We clearly love food when we travel. The food in Tokyo did not disappoint. Turns out there’s good sushi there.

Plus, we learned not to confuse green tea powder with wasabi. Oops!

Tokyo Department Stores
Great Japanese food abounds in Tokyo, even in train stations and department stores. Especially in department stores.


However, department store fruit is really expensive.

Tokyo Izakayas
Sometimes it’s fun to just chill, have a beer and eat “regular” food at an izakaya.



Tokyo Desserts
It’s always important to save room for dessert, especially in a city with so many patisseries.

Tokyo Fruit Shakes
It’s okay to eat (or drink) healthy on occasion.

Tokyo Vending Machines
In Tokyo, you’re never more than a block away from a refreshing beverage.

Tokyo Coffee
Or a coffee.

Tokyo Shopping
Colorful shopping is everywhere.

Tokyo People
The people in Tokyo are as colorful as they are gracious.

Tokyo Cross Walks
There are some busy crosswalks.

Tokyo Subways
Crowded subways are not a myth.

However, there are always interesting people-watching opportunities on the subways.

Tokyo Cherry Blossoms
Sakura season is pretty.

Tokyo The City
Tokyo is an enormous city. It’s like ten Manhattans!


This was our first trip to Tokyo, but not our last. As for now, we’re shopping for a Japanese style toilet…
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About The Authors
Daryl & Mindi Hirsch
Saveur Magazine’s BEST TRAVEL BLOG award winners Daryl and Mindi Hirsch share their culinary travel experiences and recipes on their website 2foodtrippers. Since launching the site in 2012, they’ve traveled to over 40 countries in their quest to bring readers a unique taste of the world.
Original Publication Date: May 29, 2013
Yogieonthemove
Monday 22nd of May 2017
So beautiful!!!? the cherry blossoms look amazing. Also is it weird i kept thinking about the freaking awesome toilets as i read this?.?
Daryl and Mindi Hirsch
Monday 22nd of May 2017
Not weird at all!
Liz Barnett
Thursday 22nd of October 2015
This is so much fun! I love the toilets and the vending machines the best. :P
Local Adventurer
Friday 13th of February 2015
<3 those socks!! i didn't stay long enough in tokyo on my last visit.. def need to see more of it!
Claudia
Thursday 23rd of October 2014
Rumour has it that ONE apple in Tokyo may cost as much as 50 dollars. Is that right? And if so, WHY??
Daryl and Mindi Hirsch
Thursday 23rd of October 2014
We found the food in Tokyo to be reasonable EXCEPT for the fruit. We don't know why. Needless to say, we didn't buy any fruit in Tokyo.
Lindsay Dow
Sunday 3rd of August 2014
Aww, now I miss Tokyo so much! A great post and I love that you start with the toilets! ;) They really are something special!