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Early-Bird Season Passes and Discounts for Japan’s Snow Resorts

October 7th, 2022 | Greg Lane

Planning to ski or snowboard Japan’s awesome powder this winter? Early bird discounts offer a way to save huge amounts on …

Snow Sports
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Zero Waste Shopping in Tokyo

October 5th, 2022 | Maria Danuco

Are you that person who always brings a reusable bag shopping? Does the plastic wrapped fruit and veg at the supermarket make …

Lifestyle Shopping

7 Flashy Things to do in Omotesandō

October 3rd, 2022 | Alexandra Ziminski

Living the high life in Omotesandō doesn’t mean spending an arm and a leg. Our tips help you explore this luxurious town …

Things to do
Everything You Need to Know about teamLab Planets

October 3rd, 2022 | Lucy Dayman

Get your tickets online!

Art Museums And Exhibitions
Autumn in Tokyo: A Guide to the Golden Season

September 28th, 2022 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

All the highlights of this picture-perfect season — from kōyō (autumn leaf viewing) to seasonal specialties and events.

Lifestyle
How to Get From Narita to Tokyo Disney

September 22nd, 2022 | Carey Finn

Heading straight from the airport to see Mickey and the gang? Here are your transport options.

Getting around Transport
Chrysanthemums and Other Autumn Flowers in Japan

September 19th, 2022 | Tiffany

Autumn is not just about the changing leaves! Learn about autumn flowers in Japan -- when they bloom and where to see them.

Outdoors and Nature Things to do
Go-Karting in Tokyo: Everything You Need to Know

September 18th, 2022 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Yes—you can still do this!

Things to do

A Guide to Buying on Mercari in Japan

September 13th, 2022 | Kim Kahan

Looking for a bargain on Mercari Japan? Here are a few hints to secure a good product at a decent price.

Shopping
A Guide to Opening a Business Bank Account in Japan

September 12th, 2022 | Shyam Bhardwa

Once you’ve gone through all the steps and registered your company, you’ll likely be looking for a bank to help …

Business Financial
Lovin’ on a Prayer — Visiting Tokyo’s Top Love Shrines

September 10th, 2022 | Jane Pipkin

Romance and marriage are something many people want, but both can be difficult to find. If you’re looking for love, you …

Japanese Culture And Tradition
Top Tokyo Pop Culture Events

September 6th, 2022 | Tiffany

With cosplay, idols, figurines, comic books, and more, Tokyo is the place to be for pop culture enthusiasts!

Events Things to do
Tokyo Toilets: When Architecture Calls

September 2nd, 2022 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Voice activated, transparent and inspired by nature, Shibuya is taking public toilets to the next level. Leaving no stone …

Sightseeing
Everything You Need to Know About Shiba Inu

August 29th, 2022 | Maria Danuco

Whether you know it by name or not, anyone who’s a Japanophile — or just spends a lot of time on the internet …

Lifestyle Living
Setting Up a Company in Japan

August 26th, 2022 | Shyam Bhardwa

Japan has a relatively simple process for company incorporation. Just a few key steps and the right paperwork will have you set …

Business Financial
The Strange Library: Tokyo’s Haruki Murakami Library

August 25th, 2022 | Lily Crossley-Baxter

Part library, part literary haven, the Waseda International House of Literature is much more exciting when called by its …

Things to do
September 2022: 5 Events Not to Miss

August 25th, 2022 | Alexandra Ziminski

Your guide to what's hot and happening in Tokyo. Sumo, autumn flowers, festivals with floats, Tokyo Game Show and more.

Events Things to do

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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The JRailPass

Unlimited travel on any JR train—including the high-speed Shinkansen—for a period of 7 days. Price includes free UPS shipping to your home address.

Area

Fri, Oct

07

TokyoDex: This&That Café Vol. 45: “Welcome Back”

Hosted by the art agency TokyoDex, the ongoing art-and-music event “This&That …

7:30pm – 10:30pm

¥1,000 (advance sales)

Shibuya
Fri, Oct

07

Tokyo Roast Battle

Japan’s one-and-only Comedy Roast Battle Returns! Comedians attempt to outwit each other …

8:00pm – 10:00pm

¥3,000 (advance sales)

Shibuya
Sun, Oct

09

Meguro Sanma Matsuri

Update: For 2022, you will need a ticket to enter. Tickets are only available to residents and …

10:00am – 2:30pm

Free

Meguro
Oct 8

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Oct 9

Fukuro Festival

The Fukuro Festival began in 1968 as a promotional event for four local shopping districts on …

Free

Ikebukuro
Sun, Oct

09

Meguro Citizens Festival

Happening at the same time as the Meguro Sanma (saury fish) Matsuri, Meguro Citizens Festival …

Free

Meguro

Capsule Hotel

¥3,500

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

¥5,920

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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Capsule Hotel

¥3,800

Akihabara Bay Hotel (Women only)

Akihabara Bay Hotel is a modern and conveniently located capsule hotel in the uber-otaku neighborhood of Akihabara. The hotel is just a few minutes walk from Akiharaba Station, which gives excellent access to major JR stations in Tokyo such as …

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