Find cursed items, insects, cakes in cans, fresh cream, and other unique and quirky goods inside Tokyo's vending machines.
Find cursed items, insects, cakes in cans, fresh cream, and other unique and quirky goods inside Tokyo's vending machines.
Take a break from Tokyo's modern delights and get your head around some history with our pick of the city and its surroundings' very best castles.
Turn your trip to Tokyo into a Studio Ghibli pilgrimage that goes beyond the Ghibli Museum: find the Ghibli HQ, the Ghibli Clock, film locations and shops.
As Tokyo shifts into early summer and rainy season mode, there’s an explosion of events. The next two months offer a chance to see two famous and historical festivals – so get your camera ready. This is the second instalment […]
Get ready for some of the best traditional Japanese festivals, fireworks, and cosplay of the year.
Summer is here, and it's time to board a "booze cruise".
Now with a shiny Guinness World Record. Ticket prices go up July 22.
Expect smaller crowds and fewer high-rises obstructing your view than in Tokyo.
Get your yukata and picnic basket ready — here's a round-up of festivals both big and small.
River rafting, cozy cafés, hot springs — and more, just 90 minutes from Shinjuku.
Full guide to the routes, rules, packing, sleeping — and sunrise.
Spoiler: It's a nifty little discount pass for art enthusiasts — and there's still time to use it.
Grab your umbrella and go have some fun.
Take your pick from lakes, rivers — and the bay itself.
Get your yukata on and get out there.
Temples, museums, robot cafés and more.