Tokyo Ice Cream Shops: Tasty Towers and Freaky Flavors
Coal? Sweet Potato? Cherry Blossom? Try these odd flavors (and your fav traditional flavors too!) at these ice cream shops in Tokyo.
Coal? Sweet Potato? Cherry Blossom? Try these odd flavors (and your fav traditional flavors too!) at these ice cream shops in Tokyo.
Famed for pandas and whale sharks, these Tokyo zoos and aquariums have some high-profile guests and are perfect for a rainy day in the city.
Japanese cultural experiences first hand—take your pick from tea ceremony, bonsai, martial arts, origami, sushi-making and more!
For an alternative to the usual shopping options, try out some of the fantastic Tokyo markets that'll get get you exploring. Discover the 7 best, with us.
11 things to do in the area on a shoestring, all of which are located a hop and a step away from Ueno Station. Explorers, get ready.
A handy guide to Japan temples and shrines. We cover the difference between the two, etiquette and practices, and lucky objects.
Indoor, outdoor and year-round options included.
This colorful festival takes place Dec 17-19. Take in the atmosphere, eat some street food and try to spot a geisha!
Christmas shopping season is upon us, but we're here to make it a whole lot easier.
Experience another era inside one of the city's many established old-school coffee houses.
Some of the historic cherry tree sites in Tokyo that makes it one of the most popular spring destinations in the world!
Looking to visit Asakusa? Here are 11 ways to experience the best of the neighborhood.
There are opportunities to see geisha in Tokyo too—you just have to know where to look.
Try your hand at Japanese flower arrangement at these ikebana workshops in Tokyo—with English-speaking instructors.
The yukata is the casual summer cousin of the kimono. Lightweight and eternally in style, yukata are great for personal wear and gifts. Here's how to buy them on the cheap.
The shell of history’s unluckiest boat, the Daigo Fukuryu Maru, is housed in a special exhibition hall in Yumenoshima Park in Tokyo’s Koto Ward. The Titanic hit an iceberg it could have avoided. The Lusitania was sunk by torpedos during a war. The Costa […]
Katsushika Hokusai—you may not know him by name, but surely you've seen his (in)famous artworks.
Where to go when you need a cuppa and connectivity.
Kick summer into high gear with an outdoor BBQ party. You can even arrive empty-handed—most spots supply both the equipment and the food!
Cherry blossom season isn't the only time to roll out your mat and prepare your picnic basket! Check out the top picnic spots in Tokyo.
Kimono never go out of style—read our insider tips and tricks to buying one of the most sought-after Japanese souvenirs.
Lesser-known Tokyo fish markets and street markets.
For a unique view of the metropolis, there is no better way than to jump on one of the many boats offering cruises along Tokyo Bay.