Yuki Tanaka
Culture & Food Editor
26 years in Japan
Born and raised in Tokyo. Writes about the city most tourists never see.
Grew up in Shibuya, 1988–2006. Moved to NYC for university, returned to Tokyo in 2012. Has lived in Shimokitazawa, Nakameguro, and now Yoyogi.
Tokyo
Expertise
Japanese convenience store culture, izakaya etiquette, Tokyo neighborhoods, daily life
Articles by Yuki Tanaka
How To
Japan Rainy Season 2026: Tsuyu Dates, Tips, and What to Do
Jun 5·9m
Travel
Winter in Japan 2026: Best Places, Snow, and What to Pack
Jun 4·10m
Travel
Kanazawa Travel Guide: Japan's Best Preserved Samurai City (2026)
Jun 3·10m
Travel
Kyoto Travel Guide: What to Do, See, and Experience (2026)
Jun 3·13m
Travel
Nara Day Trip Guide: Deer, Temples, and What to Know (2026)
Jun 3·8m
Culture
7-Eleven vs Lawson vs FamilyMart: Which Konbini Is Best in Japan?
Jun 2·10m
Tokyo Guide
Shimokitazawa Guide: Tokyo's Coolest Neighborhood (2026)
May 15·9m
Tokyo Guide
Japan on a Budget 2026: How to Travel Cheap Without Missing Out
May 1·11m
Tokyo Guide
Best Tokyo Neighborhoods Compared: Where to Stay & Visit (2025)
Mar 21·9m
Tokyo Guide
What to Do in Tokyo: The Ultimate Guide (2025)
Mar 20·12m
Culture
What is Omotenashi? Japanese Hospitality Explained
Mar 16·5m
Culture
What is a Konbini? Japanese Convenience Store Guide (7-Eleven, Lawson, FamilyMart)
Mar 15·7m
Tokyo Guide
Shibuya Crossing: Everything You Need to Know (2025)
Mar 14·6m
Tokyo Guide
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Where to Go and Why
Feb 1·10m