"Kaiten" is the name given to the conveyor belt-style sushi restaurants you'll have seen on virtually any TV programme about Tokyo. Take a seat, make yourself a free cup of green tea and take whatever you fancy. The price of the sushi depends on the colour of the plate (you'll find the price guide on the wall), and once you've had enough just ask for the "okanjo" (bill) and pay at the till as you leave. Simple, easy and delicious. The price of a plate varies from JPY100 (about 50p) to JPY600 (3 pounds).

I recommend "Kazu" in Ginza (Ginei Building 1F, 8-8-6 Ginza, Chuo-ku), near the Burberry store.
Nearest station: Ginza.

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Not technically Japanese food (it originates from Korea), but yaki-niku ("grilled meat") is so popular in Japan it would be rude not to mention it. You'll find each table has a miniature barbeque, upon which you place a variety of meats and vegetables to grill (or incinerate, depending on how many beers you've had). The choice of meats is huge (from beef tongue, every conceivable part of a chicken, to... well, you'll find out), and it's damn good fun too.

You'll find yaki-niku restaurants all over Tokyo. Gyukaku (www.gyukaku.ne.jp) has various locations throughout the city, with English menus available.

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Once you get past the gothic beau peep schoolgirl horror-show that is Harajuku station on Sundays, you'll find many fantastic shops hidden away in the side-streets between Takeshita Dori (the one with three million kids walking down, you can't miss it) and Omotesando (Tokyo's 5th Ave.). You'll find something to buy no matter what your budget.

Nearest station: Harajuku (JR Yamanote Line).

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The world's biggest Tower Records is just a few minutes walk from Shibuya station. If they don't have the CD you're looking for, chances are it doesn't exist. The top floor is dedicated soley to English books and magazines, especially useful if you want to quickly browse through a few Tokyo city guides without having to buy one.

1-22-14 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku.
Nearest Station: Shibuya.
www.towerrecords.com

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Roppongi Hills is one of the largest new developents in Tokyo, with the massive Mori Building at the centre. JPY1,500 buys you entry to the Tokyo City View, offering spectacular views from all directions (depending on the air pollution. You'll get the best views in February). On the same floor you'll also find the Mori Urban Institute for The Future, which has incredible fully-detailed scale models of both Manhattan and central Tokyo, and is likely to bring out the Godzilla "must destroy this thing!" instinct in you.

Directly connected to Roppongi subway station (Hibiya and Oedo lines).
www.tokyocityview.com

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Dedicated to the work of animator Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli, the museum is a 15-minute train ride from both Shinjuku and Shibuya. Even if you've never heard of Studio Ghibli before it's worth a visit, and the nearby neighbourhood of Kichijoji has a slightly bohemian feel that is unusual to come by in Tokyo.

Ghibli Museum, 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo 181-0013.
www.ghibli-museum.jp
The nearest station is Mitaka (Chuo Line), but I would recommend walking there from Kichijoji station (Chuo and Inokashira Lines).

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One of Tokyo's smaller clubs, La Fabrique has a warm atmosphere and one of the best sound systems. Music varies depending on the night, be sure to check their website before venturing in. Oh and don't bother going before midnight; it'll be half-empty.

Zero Gate B1F, 16-9 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku 150-0042
Nearest station: Shibuya
lafabrique.jp
It's quite hard to find, especially if you're not used to Tokyo. Your best bet is to ask one of the many kids you'll see hanging around for directions.

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