The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Having a tour guide in Tokyo can be useful, particularly if this is a first visit, or you don't have much time. But not everyone needs one. Do you?
Cafes that specialize in green tea are surprisingly not that popular in Tokyo. Here are 3 cafes where you can get your matcha fix.
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.
Munch's The Scream, contemporary Japanese art, Art Deco, Baroque and more!
Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish that's usually enjoyed in groups. Here are some affordable restaurants in the city.
Free of interference from the outside world, the inside of that box almost feels like it could be another dimension.
It’s hard to precisely and concisely describe okonomiyaki in English. The common translations of “Japanese pizza” or “Japanese pancake” just don’t do it justice. Literally translated to “grilled as you like it,” okonomiyaki is something like a savory pancake with […]
Light and crispy or dripping with oil—tempura is the Jekyll and Hyde of Japanese food, but we know where to find the best in Tokyo.
Check out The Granvania—our new cheapo favorite!
Although cliché, there’s some serious truth to the fact that the city shows its true colors after dark.
A round-up of the city's most intriguing art exhibitions on this spring.
Just five minutes from tourist mecca Shinjuku, Shin-Okubo has a vibe unlike anywhere else in Tokyo.
Take a break from the neon wonderland and get out into these green spaces.
We're talking cherry blossoms in a cemetery, on a boat—and even in your birthday suit!
Nothing says luxury like scones, champagne and skyline views.
When you hear the word ‘museum’, it’s not not unusual to think of dusty displays and long-winded descriptions, but Tokyo does things differently.
Few things spell satisfaction like gnawing on chicken wings and leaving behind a little pyramid of bones, like a less ambitious Genghis Khan
Eggs, bacon, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, toast and at least two hash browns, not to mention a mug of tea to wash it down with. What is this glorious meal I describe? Why, it’s a full English, with all the […]
Want to explore Harajuku? Here's our guide to enjoying the sights—quirky, serene and everything in between!
Add these folk festivals to your diary for some traditional fun.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Central Library offers a quiet workspace, fast wifi, cheap eats and even views! Read our guide on how to use its many services.
From robot restaurants to strange cafes and outlandish fashion, the adjective ‘weird’ has long been synonymous with Japan’s capital. Although trying out those quirky tourist attractions are a bit of a kick and provide some excellent social media fodder, the […]