Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise and where to celebrate.
Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise and where to celebrate.
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.
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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 […]
Tokyo is often described as busy, crowded and futuristic, but there are also traditional shrines and gardens where you can swap the hustle and bustle of the city for peace and quiet.
A different way to tune into the city.
8 perfect picks, from parks to shopping streets.
You'll need more than a day — there are LOTS of things to try!
Upcoming names include Baekhyun, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iron Maiden — and more.
Move over, cherry blossoms! These other blooms will take your breath away well into late spring.
Light-ups have been extended, since the blossoms were so late this year.
They've been teasing us — but looks like they're about to bloom, at last.
A chance to see the infamous "penis festival", puppies, processions, and more!
Choose from parks, traditional gardens, mountains and more.
Must-see cherry blossom, moss phlox, and wisteria locations — all easily accessible from Tokyo.