Leave the neon lights of Akihabara and Shinjuku behind, and get to know the other side of the city.
Leave the neon lights of Akihabara and Shinjuku behind, and get to know the other side of 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.
Walking: the best—and cheapest—way to experience Tokyo. Take a look at three of our favorite (short) walking routes, right here.
And our personal favorite mountain adventure near Tokyo.
Winter illuminations, stair-climbing, and other ways to win hearts.
Cherry blossoms draw the crowds, but there's also fire rites, dragon dances and neighborhood-swallowing festivals.
Get ready for an epic day out.
Feeling fancy? This is fancy.
Once the sakura trees start flowering, how long do you have to see them?
Step aside, cherry blossom: the humble plum is here.
Choose from parks, traditional gardens, mountains and more.
Special deals and steals for the slopes, until March-April.
The (new) latest info on when to hanami around the capital — including Yokohama and Chiba.
So many kilograms, so many questions. We answer them with our first-hand experience.
Enjoy Setsubun, early cherry blossoms, Lunar New Year, kawaii monsters — and more.