by unlocktokyo | May 11, 2026 | Travel Tips
If there’s one question I get asked all the time, it’s this: “When is the best time to visit Japan?” My honest answer? It depends, but please, not in summer. June and July in Japan are extremely hot and humid. And here’s the thing nobody...
by unlocktokyo | May 2, 2026 | Book Lists
If you’re staying in Tokyo during Golden Week and not traveling, it can feel a bit quiet. Everything slows down, the city feels different, and you suddenly have more free time than usual. So instead of scrolling all day or not knowing what to do, this is...
by unlocktokyo | May 1, 2026 | Book Lists
I put together a short list of popular English books I found at the Shibuya Central Library all available in the English section, all free to borrow. All of these books are available in the English section for free, so you don’t need to buy anything to start reading,...
by unlocktokyo | May 1, 2026 | Library Guides
Getting a library card is much easier than it looks. The whole process takes about 10 minutes, it’s completely free, and once you have it, you can start borrowing books right away. Including English ones. Here’s exactly how to do it. This guide is based on...
