Yozakura: Night-time Cherry Blossom Viewing in Tokyo
Where to see sakura after dark this spring.
A Cheapo's guide to Outdoors in Tokyo
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Mega Guide: The Best Spots to See Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo
Popular spots, less-crowded areas, day trips, hikes and more! All you need to know about cherry blossoms in Tokyo.
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March 18th
Splendor in the Grass: 10 Bamboo Forests to Explore in Tokyo
Take a break from the neon wonderland and get out into these green spaces.
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February 12th
Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo
If you miss out on the main cherry blossom season, here are eight places where you can still enjoy sakura.
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Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: Where to See Them
Discover the top viewing spots and festivals.
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January 14th
5 Stunning Spring Bus Tours from Tokyo
Take a ride to experience the best of the season: flowers, strawberry picking and sake tastings!
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January 10th
Japan Ski Resorts: How and Where to Hit the Slopes near Tokyo
Where all the cool kids go in winter. And us cheapos, too.
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Snow Town Yeti: Family Ski and Snowboarding Day Trip From Tokyo
Not mythical. Not far. Not expensive.
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Easy Ski and Snowboarding Day Trip: Tokyo to GALA Yuzawa Resort
Did you know that you could be on the slopes of Niigata in under 90 minutes?
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November 27th
Nature and Nikko: Tips for a Weekend Getaway
There may be no better place for a break.
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Countryside Lodges in Japan: Holidays Subsidized by Your Ward Office
Many Tokyo wards own country lodges that can be rented cheaply by residents, including foreigners. Here's how.
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Koyo: 10 Places to See Autumn Leaves In and Around Tokyo
Prime spots to marvel at the stuff Mother Nature does with her pigment palette.
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October 3rd
Chrysanthemums and Other Autumn Flowers in Japan
Autumn is not just about the changing leaves! Learn about autumn flowers in Japan—when they bloom and where to see them.
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Hachijojima: Tokyo’s Tropical Getaway
All the info you need to plan your island escape.
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August 10th
Top Diving Day Trips from Tokyo
Only a few hours away by train or car, go diving and see beautiful reefs, sharks and views of Mt. Fuji too.
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July 24th
Day Trips from Tokyo: Hitting Up Hakone
Restorative hot springs, refreshing mountain walks and more!
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July 5th
8 Peaceful Picnic Spots in Tokyo
Cherry blossom season isn't the only time to roll out your mat and prepare your picnic basket! Check out the top picnic […]
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July 5th
Tokyo BBQ Spots: Summer Eats and Sunny Days
Kick summer into high gear with an outdoor BBQ party. You can even arrive empty-handed—most spots supply both the […]
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May 15th
Take a Trip to Takao: Tokyo’s Favorite Mountain
Mount Takao is less than an hour from Shinjuku and offers a range of easy to moderate hiking trails, making it a great […]
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April 19th
The Institute for Nature Study: Tokyo’s Hidden Forest
The Institute for Nature Study is a lush forest oasis smack dab in the middle of Tokyo. Enjoy 20 hectares of ponds, […]
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April 17th
A Ride Through the Wild Side on Hakone’s Ajisai Train
Jump on the Hakone "Ajisai Train" to enjoy a scenic railway journey through tunnels of lush green forest and past […]
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March 10th
A Guide to Tokyo’s Historic Cherry Trees
Some of the historic cherry tree sites in Tokyo that makes it one of the most popular spring destinations in the world!
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February 20th
Five Cherry Blossom Hikes from Tokyo
Hanami hikes are the best kinda hikes.
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February 11th
Tokyo’s 9 Islands: Oases (Technically) in the City
How to visit the 9 Tokyo islands: the complete cheapo's guide on how to get there, where to stay and what to do at these […]