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Tokyo Events This Week: Lion Dance Festival, Drag, and More Hydrangeas
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6 Best Summer Music Festivals in Japan
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New Shikoku Bus Pass Allows Discounted Travel
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9 Stunning Hydrangea Experiences Near Tokyo
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7 Unusual Bars in Tokyo
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New Video! 16 Things To Do in Shimokitazawa
Matcha, all-you-can-drink plans, thrift stores, and secret spots.
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5 Tips for Planning a Roadtrip in Japan
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teamLab Kyoto To Open Fall 2025
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7 Recommended Halal Restaurants in Tokyo
Stop by for everything from tendon to teishoku.
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You Can Now Send Your Bags From Station Lockers to Hotels in Tokyo
Thanks, Tokyo Metro.
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The Best Multi-Currency Debit Cards for Japan Travel
More places are going "cashless", so you'll need something for your trip.
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Ninja WiFi Mobile Router Rental
Get fast pocket Wi-Fi in Japan from as little as 352 yen/day.
Mobal Japan Unlimited – Perfect SIM for Residents and Visitors
A no-contract unlimited data and voice SIM for all. No residency card or visa required!
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Events
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Succubus Hideout Drag Show
See the tantalizing new project Succubus Hideout from Tokyo drag queen collective Haus von Schwarz.
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Roast Battle Tokyo: Monsoon Mayhem
Roast Battle Tokyo returns with another round of brutal, no-filter comedy.
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Nekomachi: Erica Ward Solo Exhibition
This time the art will feature two of her (and our) favorite things — cats and cityscapes.
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Odawara Castle Hydrangea and Iris Festival
Head to Odawara Castle for a pastel flower paradise of hydrangeas and irises.
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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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Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho
Located in the neighborhood of Kinshicho, Moxy is ideal for travelers looking for a relaxing place to hang out and do some remote work at the same time. Staff are friendly and helpful and the late check-out is a bonus. What are the rooms like? …
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Remm Roppongi
Remm, or "remm" as it is styled, is a large, modern hotel situated in the heart of Roppongi with sweeping urban vistas from the guest rooms. What’s the hotel like? The hotel has a fabulous location and well appointed rooms, but doesn't do much …
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Toggle Hotel Suidobashi
Toggle Hotel Suidobashi - instagramable rooms and great value for 2 - 4 friends sharing. Whilst the immediate vicinity isn't a tourist hotspot, it is still a central area with good train/metro access.
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Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus is famed for its ringed morsels of heavenly goodness — otherwise known as donuts.
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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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natuRe tokyo — Sustainable French-Style Dining
A sustainable restaurant that combines French techniques with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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