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.
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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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 30th
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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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
Capsule Hotels: Minimalist, Budget-Friendly Accommodation
Experience the hotel version of a tiny house.
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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.
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January 25th
Okonomiyaki: Osaka and Hiroshima-Style Soul Food in Tokyo
It's hard to precisely and concisely describe okonomiyaki in English. The common translations of "Japanese pizza" or "Japanese pancake" just don't do it justice. Literally translated to "grilled as you like it," okonomiyaki is something like a […]
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January 20th
February 2019: 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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Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: Where to See Them
Discover the top viewing spots and festivals.
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January 7th
Keeping Warm with Nabe: Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo
Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish that's usually enjoyed in groups. Here are some affordable restaurants in the city.
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Your Japanese New Year: Traditions, Countdowns and Fireworks in Tokyo
Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise and where to celebrate.
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December 28th
January 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss
Start the new year with these festive events and ward off the winter weather blues.
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December 19th
Start the Year Right with the Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage Around Tokyo
For good luck in the new year, go on the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage (aka Shichifukujin Meguri), which involves visiting seven temples to receive blessings from the deities of good fortune.