All the highlights of this picture-perfect season — from kōyō (autumn leaf viewing) to seasonal specialties and events.
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Autumn is not just about the changing leaves! Learn about autumn flowers in Japan -- when they bloom and where to see them.
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A Guide to Buying on Mercari in Japan
Looking for a bargain on Mercari Japan? Here are a few hints to secure a good product at a decent price.
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A Guide to Opening a Business Bank Account in Japan
Once you’ve gone through all the steps and registered your company, you’ll likely be looking for a bank to help …
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Lovin’ on a Prayer — Visiting Tokyo’s Top Love Shrines
Romance and marriage are something many people want, but both can be difficult to find. If you’re looking for love, you …
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Top Tokyo Pop Culture Events
With cosplay, idols, figurines, comic books, and more, Tokyo is the place to be for pop culture enthusiasts!
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Tokyo Toilets: When Architecture Calls
Voice activated, transparent and inspired by nature, Shibuya is taking public toilets to the next level. Leaving no stone …
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Setting Up a Company in Japan
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The Strange Library: Tokyo’s Haruki Murakami Library
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September 2022: 5 Events Not to Miss
Your guide to what's hot and happening in Tokyo. Sumo, autumn flowers, festivals with floats, Tokyo Game Show and more.
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Understanding the new Shinkansen Luggage Rules
Bullet train baggage rules have changed. On some lines, luggage compartments are a thing of the past and from now on …
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What we Know about the Harry Potter Studio Tour in Tokyo
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Getting your Broken Phone Repaired in Tokyo
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10 Best Things to Do in Shibuya
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Okunitama Shrine Autumn Festival/Chestnut Festival
The Autumn Festival at Okunitama Jinja Shrine is also called the Chestnut Festival …
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AMP Rock the Night
The AMP team have spent a lot of blood, sweat, and tears organizing this night of music and …
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Weekend Comedy at TCB
Every Friday, head to Tokyo Comedy Bar and forget a bad week, or kickstart an amazing weekend, …
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Night Zukan Ginza Museum
It’s night at the Zukan Ginza Museum, but with a glass of bubbly. What is Zukan Ginza …
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MyCube by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae
MyCUBE by MYSTAYS Asakusa Kuramae is a newly-built capsule hotel in eastern Tokyo. About 40 minutes from Haneda and an hour by rail from Narita Airport, it is roughly 30 minutes' ride from the bustling stations of Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. The …
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HOTEL MYSTAYS Asakusa
The MYSTAYS Asakusa Hotel has a central location, situated within minutes of the transport hubs of Ueno Station and Asakusa Station. Both Haneda and Narita Airports are within an hour of the hotel by train. Close to the hotel is the major Tokyo …
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FLEXSTAY INN Iidabashi
The Flexstay Inn Iidabashi offers guests affordable accommodation close to central Tokyo attractions. 40 minutes from Haneda Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Iidabashi Station and a short ride from major hubs like Ikebukuro Station and …
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