Fly east for 10 hours and you’ll arrive in a place far removed from Western culture. This summer, why not explore Japan, a country rich in both ancient traditions and up-to-the-minute excitement?

What do girls do for fun?

Tokyo City Life is a new column where Tokyo residents are interviewed about their lives in the capital city and places they like to visit.  Our first Tokyo guide is Yuri, a 27-year-old single woman who works as a dental hygienist in Meguro, Shinagawa ward.

By Steve Corless

Most visitors to Tokyo make it a point to visit the most well-known sights – Asakusa, Ginza, Shibuya and Meiji Shrine. These are all worth taking in, but Tokyo and its environs also offer a multitude of choices for a traveler seeking a less touristy and quintessentially Japanese experience.