November 15th
Autumn Day Trips from Tokyo to Give You Those Fall Feels
The trees are on fire. Here's where to go see them.
Lily Crossley-Baxter
A Brit in Tokyo with a somewhat-misguided sense of adventure, Lily finds shortcuts to fund adventures.
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November 8th
Where to Be on New Year’s Eve: Tokyo Countdown Parties
Where to go for drinks, dancing, and of course the big countdown.
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November 6th
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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October 15th
Anata no Warehouse: The Dystopian Arcade Just for Adults
Only a few weeks left to visit Japan's most unusual arcade before it closes its doors for good.
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October 14th
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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October 14th
Shinjuku Gyoen: The Garden Lover’s Guide
Beneath the skyscrapers, Shinjuku has a stunning park with traditional gardens, a teahouse and some of that precious fresh air.
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October 7th
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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October 1st
Tokyo’s Best Halloween Parties in 2019
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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September 30th
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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September 25th
The Golden Guide to Shinjuku’s Golden Gai
Explore a collection of mismatched, tumbledown bars lining alleyways in a darkened, strangely inviting corner of Shinjuku.
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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.
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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 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