Festival of Lights: Top 5 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's a list of festivals where you can see this natural phenomenon around the city.
Tiffany
Tiffany moved to Tokyo from Manila, Philippines in 2013 for grad school. She got her MA in September 2015 and is currently still in Tokyo, working. Prior to this move, she was an exchange student in Tokyo from fall 2009 to winter 2010, and she visited Japan a number of times for vacations. Wanting to save money to be able to spend on her interests (e.g. traveling, hobbies) and accumulate savings, she appreciates cheapo life hacks, and is trying to discover more and more of them. For instance, she enjoys cheap but delicious Japanese lunches at the school cafeteria, buys mori-girl clothing on sale at Wonder Rocket, and takes the night bus when traveling. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys reading novels, crafts, and taking pictures of interesting things, places, and events (though she is no photographer). Lately, she's also been trying to maintain a blog called Golden Time Lover. Sometimes, she also enjoys dressing up, as can be seen in this profile picture. http://goldentimelover.wordpress.com
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June 5th
June 2018: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
Our recommended list of Tokyo events to check out this month. Of note are the firefly festivals and the impressive Torigoe Matsuri.
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April 19th
Ikebana: Flower Arrangement Workshops in Tokyo
Try your hand at Japanese flower arrangement at these ikebana workshops in Tokyo—with English-speaking instructors.
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April 18th
May 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
May is the official start of festival season in Tokyo. With mega-fests like Sanja Matsuri and the Golden Week holiday, you're spoiled for choice!
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March 23rd
6 Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo
Sakura may be Japan's most famous blossoms, but that doesn't mean its other petal-y compatriots should be overlooked! Many places come alive with color during springtime, and different festivals across the country are held to celebrate the […]
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March 23rd
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowd
Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
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March 19th
April 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
A chance to see the infamous penis festival, horseback archery, a courtesan parade and more!
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Yozakura: Nighttime Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo
You've seen cherry blossoms in the daytime; now it's time to try viewing them at night! Mark down these 2018 festival dates.
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March 3rd
How to Experience the Shinkansen for Less
The Shinkansen, Japan's high-speed bullet train, is not just a mode of transportation, but an experience in itself. Some tourists consider it a symbol of Japan's top-notch technology and want to experience a Shinkansen ride just to see what it's […]
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March 3rd
How to Hanami with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
Here's our unique "how to hanami" guide for Tokyo. We're talking cherry blossoms in a cemetery, on a boat—and even in your birthday suit!
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February 28th
Tokyo to Kyoto: The Fastest and Cheapest Ways
A comparison of the different ways to get from Tokyo to Kyoto. Is it fastest and best to take the bullet train (shinkansen)?
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February 25th
Sakura R Us: Cherry Blossom-Themed Items in Japan
Love all things cherry blossoms? Here's a guide to seasonal and limited-edition sakura items (food, drinks, tumblers) to be found in Tokyo.
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February 25th
March 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
Spring is coming soon, so what better way to welcome the season than with cherry blossoms, fire-walking, St.Patrick's Day & more!
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February 8th
Samurai for a Day: Fuefuki’s Battle of Kawanakajima Reenactment
Wanna be a samurai? You can for a day at the Battle of Kawanakajima reenactment.
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Plum Blossoms in Tokyo
Plum blossoms in Tokyo are quite the sight to behold! Read on for the top viewing spots and festivals.
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January 30th
February 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
If you made a New Year's resolution to go out and explore more of the city, here are 5 events to help you do just that in the month of February.
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January 23rd
Immerse Yourself in Escape Games at Tokyo Mystery Circus
Learn more about Tokyo Mystery Circus—the world's first entertainment facility devoted solely to escape games—and its English-language offerings.
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Tokyo Winter Sales: 2017-2018 Roundup
Lots of winter deals to be had. And don't forget to pick up a fukubukuro or "lucky bag"—filled with last year's inventory at a bargain.
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Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
Everything you need to know about Japanese New Year in Tokyo: traditions, food, the first sunrise and where to go for Western-style celebrations.
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December 21st
January 2018: 5 Events Not to Miss
Start of 2017 with these 5 festive events to ward off the winter weather blues
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December 4th
Christmas Dinner in Tokyo for Cheapos
How can a cheapo enjoy a Christmas dinner in Tokyo without spending a fortune at a hotel? A guide to the KFC phenomenon to a traditional Western meal.
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November 23rd
Where to Get Cheese Tarts in Tokyo
Learn about cheese tarts—the food craze that's swept Japan in the last few years— and where to get the gooiest, butteriest, tastiest bites!
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November 17th
December 2017: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
End off 2017 with these five not-to-be-missed events filled with fun and festivity!
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November 7th
English-Speaking Mental Health Resources in Tokyo
Sometimes living in a foreign country can really take its toll on you, especially if your personal life isn't going so well and/or you have mental illnesses to cope with. If you think you can't handle the stress and pain all alone, if you think […]