September 18th
October 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
Halloween parties, grand tea ceremonies, the Kawagoe Festival and more to keep you entertained.
Tiffany
Tiffany moved to Tokyo from Manila, Philippines in 2013 for grad school. She got her MA in September 2015 and is now working for a Tokyo-based media company. Even before moving to Japan, Tiffany had already visited Japan a number of times for vacations and, once, for a short-term exchange program. In her spare time, Tiffany enjoys reading, traveling, crafts, and costuming.
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August 23rd
September 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss
Your guide to what's hot and happening in Tokyo. Jazz, the Rugby World Cup, Tokyo Game Show and more.
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August 15th
Capsule Hotels: Minimalist, Budget-Friendly Accommodation
Experience the hotel version of a tiny house.
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July 29th
What to Expect at a Japanese Summer Festival
Learn what a typical Japanese summer festival is like with our handy guide to the sights, sounds and tastes.
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July 20th
Summer 2019: Tokyo Pop Culture Events
With cosplay, idols, figures, giant pikachus and more, summer 2019 is shaping up to be a great time for pop culture enthusiasts!
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Tokyo Summer Sales
Still plenty of summer sales to scoop up!
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July 1st
August 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
A round-up of the top August events, including traditional Japanese festivals, a huge samba party in the streets and more!
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Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
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May 28th
July 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
A list of some free or affordable Tokyo events worth attending in July 2019!
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May 28th
June 2019: 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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May 1st
May 2019: 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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April 25th
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowds
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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April 22nd
Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition: Feel The Powerful Magic of Words
Ghibli aficionados rejoice, as a new exhibition—this time focusing on producer and co-founder Toshio Suzuki—is in town until May 12, 2019.
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April 11th
Exploring Mori Building Digital Art Museum: A Multi-Sensory Experience
Stimulate your senses at the world’s first digital art museum—right here in Tokyo.
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Yozakura: Night-time Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo
Where to see sakura after dark this spring.
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March 22nd
How to Hanami, with a Twist: Unique Ways to Enjoy Cherry Blossom Season
We're talking cherry blossoms in a cemetery, on a boat—and even in your birthday suit!
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March 21st
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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March 21st
April 2019: 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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March 13th
The Know-Before-You-Go Guide to Tokyo DisneySea
Read our tips for an even more magical day.
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February 26th
Which Maid Cafe Is For You?
Check out The Granvania—our new cheapo favorite!
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February 14th
March 2019: 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 12th
Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo
If you miss out on the main cherry blossom season, here are eight places where you can still enjoy sakura.
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February 7th
6 Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo
Move over, cherry blossoms! These other stunning Tokyo flower festivals are sure to take your breath away well into late spring.
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January 26th
Calligraphy Experience Workshops in Tokyo
Want to try your hand at Japanese calligraphy? Here's a list of places that offer calligraphy experience workshops for foreigners in Tokyo.