Spectacular summer festivals this weekend—see the illuminated Mitama Matsuri, Brazilian Day capoeira and samba performances, and more!
Spectacular summer festivals this weekend—see the illuminated Mitama Matsuri, Brazilian Day capoeira and samba performances, and more!
With the dollar stronger than ever (at time of writing, 90 USD will buy you 10,700 yen), now is a great time to visit Japan and get a big bang for your buck. We’ve done three days in Tokyo on […]
There's the new Ghibli Park, of course, but also destinations for fans of Naruto, Dragon Quest, and more.
Visiting this otaku destination in Tokyo? Here are 10 ideas for fun, free, and cheap things to do in Akihabara — everything from anime to maids, and more!
Just south of Tokyo is Kamakura, a very popular day trip destination — and it's easy to see why! Chock full with shrines, temples, beautiful mountains, beaches, and a bustling town of culture.
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
Inside scoop: Everything about the Robot Restaurant reopening—including prices, how to get tickets, what's new, and our first impressions.
Our recommended list of Tokyo events to check out this month. Of note are the firefly festivals and the impressive Torigoe Matsuri.
How to save some dough on the show.
See the sights while making new friends and learning about history and culture.
Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
Get to know the do's and don'ts of hot spring bathing in Japan.
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!
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more await.