July 20th
Summer 2019: Tokyo Pop Culture Events
With cosplay, idols, figures, giant pikachus and more, summer 2019 is shaping up to be a great time for pop culture […]
A Cheapo's guide to Things to do in Tokyo
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July 19th
SponsoredEmbrace Your Inner Artist at the Summer Design Festa
From the quirky to the contemporary, 3,000 booths and 10,000 exhibitors for your perusing pleasure.
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July 11th
Tokyo to Kawaguchiko: Take a Day Trip to Fuji’s Nearest Neighbor
Bookmark this guide for a fabulous visit to one of Fuji's five lakes.
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July 11th
Watching Baseball at Jingu Stadium: Pro-Sport and a Unique Japan Experience
Three hours of entertainment in a historical stadium smack-bang in the middle of Tokyo—for less than a movie ticket.
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July 10th
5 Summer Escapes From Tokyo
From views of hell to a Buddha you can get inside, these are worth a look ...
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July 1st
August 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
A round-up of the top August events, including traditional Japanese festivals, a huge samba party in the streets and more!
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July 1st
The Yokohama Summer Fireworks Guide
Expect smaller crowds and fewer high-rises obstructing your view than in Tokyo.
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July 1st
The Tokyo Summer Fireworks Guide
Get your yukata and picnic basket ready—here's our guide to festivals both big and small!
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July 1st
Guide to Surviving the Sumidagawa Fireworks Festival
Enjoy Tokyo's biggest fireworks festival without breaking a sweat or wrecking your budget.
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June 24th
8 Reasonably Priced Camping Spots (Super) Close to Tokyo
You don't even need to leave Tokyo's borders to get to most of them.
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June 22nd
Top Five Yoyogi Park Summer Festivals
Yoyogi Square in the expansive Yoyogi Park is a sure-fire place to find cultural festivals, amazing performances and new […]
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June 21st
Tsukiji Fish Market: A Guide for Visitors
Here's why Tsukiji should still be on your itinerary.
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June 17th
Todoroki Valley: Tokyo’s Secret Escape
Todoroki Valley is only a 20-minute train ride from Shibuya. With bamboo trees, secret shrines and the sounds of the […]
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Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
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May 31st
How Much to Budget for Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic and Other Summer Music Festivals
Get ready to rock with our guide to maxing out the fun and minimizing the expenses.
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May 28th
July 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
A list of some free or affordable Tokyo events worth attending in July 2019!
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May 28th
June 2019: 5 Tokyo Events Not to Miss
Our recommended list of Tokyo events to check out this month. Of note are the firefly festivals and the impressive […]
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May 25th
An Afternoon in Gotokuji: Cats, Cafes and Retro Sento
Home of the world-famous lucky waving cat.
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May 13th
Kind Travel: Explore These Alternatives to Owl Cafés in Tokyo
Ways to be less foul to the fowl.
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May 6th
SponsoredStep into the Shadows with the Real Ninja VR Experience in Edo
With Japan’s population in steady decline, ninja masters are looking to foreign shores for new students. Are you up to […]
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May 2nd
Tokyo’s Elusive Night Markets
Unlike Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, Japan doesn’t have much of a night market scene, but there are a few dotted around […]
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May 1st
Sensoji: The Ins and Outs of Tokyo’s Oldest Temple
Don't just visit Sensoji —Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple — but really experience it! Learn it's most charming and […]
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May 1st
Cool, Not Cruel: Alternatives to Mainstream Animal Cafes
Where to get your dose of cute 'n' fluffy, minus the cruelty. Includes lots of cat photos.
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May 1st
May 2019: 5 Events Not to Miss in Tokyo
May is the official start of festival season in Tokyo. With mega-fests like Sanja Matsuri and the Golden Week holiday, […]