November 26th
Where to Be on New Year’s Eve: Tokyo Countdown Parties
Where to go for drinks, dancing, and of course the big countdown.
Lily Crossley-Baxter
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November 19th
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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November 15th
Eating with the Season: 10 Fall Foods to Try in Japan
The autumn season is rich with sweet and savory flavors!
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November 2nd
Pasmo and Suica Cards: Smart Tokyo Travel (w/ Photo Instructions)
A Pasmo or Suica card is a must-have for easy travel around Tokyo. Don't fuss with individual tickets—just load and go!
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October 25th
Nakiryu: Tantalizing Tantanmen with a Michelin Star
Nakiryu has been awarded a Michelin star for its famous tantanmen noodles: spicy, rich and definitely worth queuing for.
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October 24th
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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October 9th
Top 25 Easy Day Trips from Tokyo
There's a destination for every taste!
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CWAJ: Art, Visual Impairment and Female Empowerment
Celebrating their 70th year, the College Women’s Association of Japan is an organisation dedicated to helping women and the visually impaired reach their full potential.
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October 1st
Tokyo’s Best Halloween Parties 2018
Looking for something fun to do on (or near) October 31st? These off-the-wall Tokyo Halloween parties are worth checking out with your friends!
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October 1st
10 Things to Do in Kabukicho
Curious about Tokyo's entertainment and red-light district? Here are 10 ways to explore Tokyo's seedy, "0-to-100" side.
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September 19th
Tokyo’s Treasures: A Guide to Souvenir Japanese Antiques
In a nation of craftsmen and perfectionists, Japanese antiques are often high quality, and make for great souvenirs. Here are 5 items to look out for.
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September 12th
The Michelin Mega-Guide to Tokyo: Fine Dining in the City
Our Tokyo Michelin star restaurant mega-guide will have you not only eating some of the best food in the world—but the chance to try it on a budget.
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August 23rd
The Edo-Era Experience at Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Oedo Onsen Monogatari provides the ultimate bathing experience in Tokyo with an Edo-era twist. (Money-saving tips included)
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August 23rd
Haul away from Home: Import Stores in Tokyo to Cure Your Cravings
If you're in Japan long enough to start missing your favorite foods, fear not, these Tokyo import stores are stocked!
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August 22nd
Leaving That Baggage Behind: Luggage Storage in Tokyo
Weighed down? These options for luggage storage in Tokyo will have you adventuring, bag-free, in no time.
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August 4th
Around the World in Tokyo: 4 Cultural Neighborhoods for Eating, Shopping and Hanging Out
From shopping for Korean skincare to relaxing with a coffee on an Italian piazza, this city has it all.
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Harajuku’s Kawaii Monster Cafe: Alice in Wonderland Meets Wonka on Acid
"Seated in cakes and teacups, you can enjoy the different puddings as icing drips down the walls, and human-sized forks stab head-sized strawberries."
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July 9th
The Yokohama Summer Fireworks Guide
These Yokohama fireworks festivals are big winners in our books—with smaller crowds and less high-rises obstructing your view than in Tokyo.
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July 8th
7 Cheapo Tips for Keeping Cool in Tokyo Summer
Don't spend the Tokyo summer months complaining about the electricity bill draining your finances, here are 7 tips and tricks to stay cool in the summer.
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June 28th
The Golden Guide to Golden Gai
Golden Gai is a collection of mismatched, tumbledown bars lining alleyways in a darkened, strangely inviting corner of Shinjuku.
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June 15th
11 Books to Read Before You Come to Japan
Top literary picks to make your stay that much more memorable.
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June 13th
Tokyo to Kawaguchiko: A Day Trip to Fuji’s Nearest Neighbor
Cheapo tips for a fabulous visit to one of Fuji's five lakes.
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June 12th
Summer Bus Tours From Tokyo: Flowers, Fuji and Fruit
For those who like sightseeing, but with none of that pesky planning!
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June 11th
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.