Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
Ghibli aficionados rejoice, as a new exhibition—this time focusing on producer and co-founder Toshio Suzuki—is in town until May 12, 2019.
We're talking cherry blossoms in a cemetery, on a boat—and even in your birthday suit!
Love all things cherry blossoms? Here's a guide to seasonal and limited-edition sakura items (food, drinks, tumblers) to be found in Tokyo.
A chance to see the infamous penis festival, horseback archery, a courtesan parade and more!
Read our tips for an even more magical day.
Check out The Granvania—our new cheapo favorite!
Spring is coming soon, so what better way to welcome the season than with cherry blossoms, fire-walking, St.Patrick's Day & more!
Want to try your hand at Japanese calligraphy? Here's a list of places that offer calligraphy experience workshops for foreigners 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 …
Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish that's usually enjoyed in groups. Here are some affordable restaurants in the city.
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.
Cafes that specialize in green tea are surprisingly not that popular in Tokyo. Here are 3 cafes where you can get your matcha fix.
Autumn is not just about the changing leaves! Learn about autumn flowers in Japan—when they bloom and where to see them.
Money-saving ways to see the sights while making new friends and learning about history and culture.
Looking for a good scare? Thrill-seekers, take note: here's our roundup of the top (by top we mean creepiest) haunted house attractions in Tokyo.
Interview with Hirofumi Gomi, Japan's leading producer of haunted house attractions. Learn about what inspires him and his newest attraction.
Cherry blossom season isn't the only time to roll out your mat and prepare your picnic basket! Check out the top picnic spots in Tokyo.
Kick summer into high gear with an outdoor BBQ party. You can even arrive empty-handed—most spots supply both the equipment and the food!
Just 30 minutes from Tokyo is Kawagoe, a traditional Japanese town with Edo-era architecture and aesthetic.
Try your hand at Japanese flower arrangement at these ikebana workshops in Tokyo—with English-speaking instructors.
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 …
Wanna be a samurai? You can for a day at the Battle of Kawanakajima reenactment.
Learn more about Tokyo Mystery Circus—the world's first entertainment facility devoted solely to escape games—and its English-language offerings.
