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 […]
A Cheapo's guide to Things to do in Tokyo
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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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June 4th
Toyosu Fish Market: Everything You Need to Know
Here's how to experience the new Tokyo fish market, including the tuna auction.
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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, […]
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April 25th
Tokyo Golden Week: Tips for Avoiding the Crowds
Japan's major tourist spots get crowded during Golden Week. Find out how to enjoy this long holiday while avoiding crowds.
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April 24th
Cheap Opera and Ballet Tickets in Tokyo
If you want to enjoy classic Western ballet or opera in Tokyo, here are a few options to score reasonably priced tickets.
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April 22nd
Toshio Suzuki and Ghibli Exhibition: Feel The Powerful Magic of Words
Ghibli aficionados rejoice, as a new exhibition—this time focusing on producer and co-founder Toshio Suzuki—is in town […]
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April 17th
Go Beyond Tokyo’s Guidebook Weirdness to Find the Truly Unique
From robot restaurants to strange cafes and outlandish fashion, the adjective ‘weird’ has long been synonymous with […]
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April 15th
Low(er) Cost Lovin’: The Cheapo’s Guide to Tokyo Love Hotels
What they are, where to find them, how much they cost & how to book.
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April 11th
Exploring Mori Building Digital Art Museum: A Multi-Sensory Experience
Stimulate your senses at the world’s first digital art museum—right here in Tokyo.
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April 10th
Party Like an Edokko: Tokyo Festivals in May 2019
Add these folk festivals to your diary for some traditional fun.
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April 4th
10 Fun Free and Cheap Things to Do in Harajuku
Want to explore Harajuku? Here's our guide to enjoying the sights—quirky, serene and everything in between!
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April 3rd
Godzilla in Tokyo: Getting Up-close and Personal with the King of the Monsters
Tokyo Bay has long been the stomping ground of the infamous God of Destruction, so it should come as no surprise there […]
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April 2nd
Complete Guide to Visiting the New Moomin Theme Park
Everything you need to know about visiting the new Moomin theme park in Saitama. Plus an impressive and free Moomin park […]
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March 26th
The Wacky, Wonderful and Weird Museums of Tokyo
When you hear the word ‘museum’, it’s not not unusual to think of dusty displays and long-winded descriptions, but Tokyo […]