Tokyo events for Monday, January 19, to Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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Updated with a raft of big names—including BTS and Lisa Loeb.
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New Video! 15 Reasons To Explore Kagurazaka in Shinjuku
Join us as we wander around a charming geisha district, where old-world Tokyo meets fancy French flair.
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Kawazu-zakura: Where To See Early-Blooming Cherry Blossoms
The gorgeous "winter cherry blossoms" are about to bloom.
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Saily eSIM Rolls Out In-Flight Plan
No need to wait till touchdown at Narita to get connected, anymore.
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2026 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Dates – Updated
The latest info on when to hanami around the capital — including Yokohama and Chiba.
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The Best Way To Transfer Money to Japan
Find out how to avoid steep transaction fees and get the best rates.
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Creatives in Tokyo: Mehdi Fliss on Ikigai, and Launching Photo Trips
The founder of the travel-photoshoot booking platform talks creative entrepreneurship in Japan.
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5 Lesser-Known Shinkansen Stops from Tokyo to Kyūshū
And how to book your seats easily online.
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Where To Be On New Year’s Eve: 11 Best Tokyo Countdown Parties
Where to go for drinks, dancing, and good vibes.
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Japanese New Year: Traditions and Celebrations in Tokyo
Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise, and where to celebrate.
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7 Stunning Winter Day Trips From Tokyo
Snow monkeys, flower light-ups, and icicles galore.
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First Japan Cherry Blossom Forecast Released for 2026
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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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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Events
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Matsuda Cherry Blossom Festival
Only a single train away from Shinjuku, enjoy the slopes of Mt. Matusda covered in Cherry Blossoms.
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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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Weekend Comedy at TCB
★ Staff recommendationTokyo Comedy Bar offers some of the best chuckles in Tokyo.
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Yokohama Night Flowers
Wander the seafront at Yokohama and settle in for the evening fireworks display.
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Traditional New Year Games Event
Experience traditional Japanese New Year games in Akihabara.
2:00pm – 4:00pm¥0 – ¥2,000
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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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The Westin Yokohama
The Westin Yokohama is a 5-star hotel in Minato Mirari, Yokohama.
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Mimaru Tokyo Akasaka
Mimaru is a spacious apartment hotel in Akasaka that is popular with families. What’s the hotel like? The hotel is apartment-style. It is modern with a minimalist Japanese aesthetic. Despite being right on the busy Akasaka Dōri thoroughfare, …
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Ginza Negura: Good-Value Sukiyaki and Shabu-Shabu
Premium wagyu beef at a reasonable price point.
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Kioi Nadaman — Traditional Kaiseki With a View
Seasonal Japanese cuisine, served in a tranquil setting.
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