Suginami Animation Museum: Tokyo’s Heart of Anime Culture
Before Akihabara, there was Suginami, the real original center for Japanese geekdom.
Before Akihabara, there was Suginami, the real original center for Japanese geekdom.
One of our favourite art events showcasing an eclectic mix of creative types.
A 45-minute airplane ride or four-hour boat journey from Tokyo, Kozushima makes for an easy island escape.
Put your best foot forward this fall.
August marks the arrival of the first regular Tokyo Night Market — and it's pretty great. Artisan wares, good food & …
From the quirky to the contemporary, 3,000 booths and 10,000 exhibitors for your perusing pleasure.
With Japan’s population in steady decline, ninja masters are looking to foreign shores for new students. Are you up to …
Beneath the skyscrapers, Shinjuku has a stunning park with traditional gardens, a teahouse and some of that precious …
There may not be any mixed-gender onsen in Tokyo, but there are plenty of stunning locations that you could do as a day …
Leave the neon lights of Akihabara and Shinjuku behind, and get to know the other side of the city.
Glittering skylines, beaches and quiet leafy promenades.
Whether you're a virtual reality noob or a hardcore fan looking for a new world to explore, here are the top Tokyo VR …
Learn what a typical Japanese summer festival is like with our handy guide to the sights, sounds and tastes.
Three hours of entertainment in a historical stadium smack-bang in the middle of Tokyo—for less than a movie ticket.
Enjoy Tokyo's biggest fireworks festival without breaking a sweat or wrecking your budget.
Yoyogi Square in the expansive Yoyogi Park is a sure-fire place to find cultural festivals, amazing performances and …
Todoroki Valley is only a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya. With bamboo trees, secret shrines and the sounds of the …
Get ready to rock with our guide to maxing out the fun and minimizing the expenses.
Home of the world-famous lucky waving cat.
Ways to be less foul to the fowl.
Unlike Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, Japan doesn’t have much of a night market scene, but there are a few dotted around …
Don't just visit Sensoji —Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple — but really experience it! Learn it's most charming …
Where to get your dose of cute 'n' fluffy, minus the cruelty. Includes lots of cat photos.