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Will you be here when the flowers are in bloom?
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January 2026: 8 Events Not To Miss
Start the new year with some festive fun—and ward off the winter blues.
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Tokyo Events This Week: Art Books, Antiques, and Shouting Into the Void
Tokyo events for Monday, December 15, to Sunday, December 21, 2025.
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New Video! 4 Traditional Experiences You Need To Try in Tokyo
Morning sumo practice, old-school boozing on a boat, and more.
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Ekiben: Your Guide to Bullet-Train Bento
Who knew that buying a lunchbox as an adult could be so exciting?
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New Rail Pass To Allow Unlimited Travel on Weekdays (Again)
It’s back! Find out more about the "Kyun♥ Pass" (and yes, it has a heart in its name).
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Visiting PokéPark at Yomiuriland: Gotta Plan It All
Get ready for an epic day out.
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How To Spend the Perfect Day in Yokohama
Hop on a train and explore the port city.
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Best Ways To Make a Restaurant Reservation in Japan
Want to book a table? Here are the different English services you can use — with tried-and-tested tips.
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December 2025: 8 Events Not To Miss in Tokyo
See off the year with fireworks, festivals, and anime fairs.
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Ōimachi: Tokyo’s Underrated Retro Neighborhood
Step back into the Showa era, a stone's throw from Shinagawa.
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Kōyō: 19 Top Places To See Autumn Leaves Around Tokyo
The best parks, gardens, and day trips this fall.
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New Video! 2 Hidden Tokyo Neighborhoods Locals Love
After "authentic travel experiences"? Explore Jiyugaoka and Oimachi with us.
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Harajuku’s New Anime Gallery Is a Must-Visit
An inclusive nostalgia kick for anime and manga fans, on Takeshita Street.
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Tokyo’s 14 Cheeriest Christmas Markets
The mulled wine is ready to go.
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Tokyo Christmas Market 2025
Wander through the crowds with delicious German snacks and drinks, while live music and …
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AniBeat: Tokyo Anime Music Live Performance
Catch intimate live performances of your favorite anime tracks.
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Winter Comiket
The winter edition of Comiket is one of Japan’s biggest comic-related events.
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Roppongi Crossing 2025: “What Passes Is Time. We Are Eternal.”
If you’re looking for a brilliant modern-art exhibition in Tokyo, Roppongi Crossing is …
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Japanese Calligraphy (Shodō) Event
Learn how to hold the brush the right way at this relaxing Japanese calligraphy experience.
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“The Best Flea Market” (Yurakucho)
Think everything from kimono to ceramics, and you'll understand why this market is called the best. Spend hours poring over the stalls, but be prepared to push through some crowds to grab that …
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Shibuya Vintage & Artisan Market
Browse through racks of one-of-a-kind vintage fashion, discover handmade candles, accessories, and home decor, or dig through rare rock and movie posters.
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Sequence Miyashita Park
Sequence hotels are a cheapo favorite. They are no-frills stylish and found in excellent locations --- a Japanese business hotel but for hipsters if you will. Apart from a frustrating self check-in experience (if your name isn't Japanese just …
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Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Premier
Mitsui Garden Hotel Roppongi Premier is a stylish, confortable, modern hotel with comparatively spacious rooms on the edge of Roppongi which is ideal for a city stay. What’s the hotel like? The hotel feels modern and stylish, houses a …
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The Westin Yokohama
The Westin Yokohama is a 5-star hotel in Minato Mirari, Yokohama.
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Colors Cafe — Hidden Restaurant Serving Lasagna and Coffee
Enjoy an authentic version of these Italian favorites at Colors Cafe in Ebisu.
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Heart’s Light Coffee
Another great little cafe and roaster has popped up in the back streets of Shibuya (Shinsen). …
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natuRe tokyo — Sustainable French-Style Dining
A sustainable restaurant that combines French techniques with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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