Here's the thing - Tokyo's got fewer scams than most cities but these tourist traps will empty your wallet fast.

Robot Restaurant Kabukicho: It's not robots, it's not food. It's an ¥8000 light show for foreigners in shinjuku's red light district. Complete waste of time.

Harajuku crepe stands on takeshita dori: ¥800 for basic crepes because they're "kawaii." Konbini desserts are better and ¥200.

English-speaking touts in shibuya center gai: They're steering you to hostess bars where drinks cost ¥2000+ each. Real tokyo bars don't need street promoters.

Tourist sushi in ginza basement food courts: ¥15000+ omakase that's worse than tsukiji outer market stalls charging ¥3000.

Look, if someone's selling you an "authentic Japanese experience" in roppongi hills, it's probably neither authentic nor worth your money.