September 20th
Sustainable Travel in Japan: From Sushi to Single-use Plastic
You don't need to sacrifice on experience to achieve sustainable travel in Japan.
Lily Crossley-Baxter
A Brit in Tokyo with a somewhat-misguided sense of adventure, Lily finds shortcuts to fund adventures.
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September 18th
Pasmo and Suica Cards: Smart Tokyo Travel (w/ Photo Instructions)
A must-have for easy travel around Tokyo. Don't fuss with individual tickets—just load and go!
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September 16th
Autumn Day Trips from Tokyo to Give You Those Fall Feels
The trees are on fire. Here's where to go see them.
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September 10th
Cheap Tickets to the Robot Restaurant
Discount tickets to the infamous Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku are easy to find. Here's a quick guide to the best deals.
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September 4th
Izakaya Nights: The Best of Japanese Pubs in Tokyo
Japanese-style pubs for late-night eats, drinks and group hangouts.
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August 28th
The England Trail: A Rugby Fan’s Itinerary
Follow England's Rugby World Cup matches and you'll be up and down Japan like nobody's business, but we can help you make the most of it. England's games are a where's where of Japan, with matches held just days apart on the northernmost island […]
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August 11th
Tokyo’s Top Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
From vegan junkfood to vegetarian versions of traditional Japanese sets, Tokyo has a growing scene of animal-free restaurants. If you know anything about Japan, you'll know that it isn't really a country that's well suited to vegetarian and […]
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August 10th
Yoyogi Village: An Unconventional Oasis
Yoyogi Village is a pick-and-mix selection of eco-friendly shops, trendy cafes, terrace hangouts and a tropical garden with exotic plants.
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July 24th
Other Than Rugby: Tackling the Basics of a Trip to Japan
Everything you need to know, lined up nicely.
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July 11th
Tokyo to Kawaguchiko: Take a Day Trip to Fuji’s Nearest Neighbor
Bookmark this guide for a fabulous visit to one of Fuji's five lakes.
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July 10th
5 Summer Escapes From Tokyo
From views of hell to a Buddha you can get inside, these are worth a look ...
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July 9th
7 Quick Tips for Keeping Cool in the Tokyo Summer
Or, how not to melt.
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July 2nd
Eating with the Season: 12 Japanese Summer Foods to Try
Japanese summer foods are tasty, refreshing, light—and sometimes you have to catch it yourself! Read on for the season's top treats.
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July 1st
The Yokohama Summer Fireworks Guide
Expect smaller crowds and fewer high-rises obstructing your view than in Tokyo.
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June 22nd
Top Five Yoyogi Park Summer Festivals
Yoyogi Square in the expansive Yoyogi Park is a sure-fire place to find cultural festivals, amazing performances and new experiences
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June 19th
The Moxy
A trendy hotel going for a boutique style (but run by Marriott) close to Kinshicho station.
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June 18th
Tokyo to Okinawa: Getting to the Islands
Looking to explore the sun-kissed islands of southern Japan? Here's how to get yourself down to paradise.
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June 17th
Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Secret Escape
Todoroki Valley is only a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya. With bamboo trees, secret shrines and the sounds of the river, there's no better escape in town!
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June 13th
Sleeping in Fuji’s Shadow: Accommodation from Hostels to Hotels
How and where to spend a night or two near the national icon.
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May 30th
The 5-Step Guide to Being Vegetarian/Vegan in Tokyo
Being a vegan or vegetarian in Tokyo can be challenging. But we've got a 5-step guide to make it easier on those with even the strictest of diets.
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May 29th
Code Chrysalis: Reinventing Coding in Tokyo
Move to Tokyo, become a coding czar and change your life forever—it’s a pie-in-the-sky dream, right? Not when you put Code Chrysalis into the mix.
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May 25th
Sustainable Souvenir Shopping in Tokyo
Some fantastic shops that support craftmakers, focus on sustainable products and offer handmade creations that will make for meaninigful gifts.
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May 25th
An Afternoon in Gotokuji: Cats, Cafes and Retro Sento
Home of the world-famous lucky waving cat.
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May 9th
Lavish Lunches: The Best Sets in Shibuya
Try one of these delicious lunch sets in Shibuya which all come in at 1,000 yen or under!