The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Cafes that specialize in green tea are surprisingly not that popular in Tokyo. Here are 3 cafes where you can get your matcha fix.
Take a stroll through this neighborhood for that "million-miles-away" feeling.
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!
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 […]
These traditional Japanese inns are right in the heart of some of Tokyo’s most historic neighborhoods, making them a perfect base of operations for your stay.
A round-up of the city's most intriguing art exhibitions on this spring.
A bookmark-me overview of Asakusa hotels and other accommodation.
We're talking cherry blossoms in a cemetery, on a boat—and even in your birthday suit!
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.
Add these folk festivals to your diary for some traditional fun.
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 […]
Don’t know your gizzards from your tail? You’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s a full-blown feast or an occasional snack between rounds of drinks, it’s hard to overstate the simple elegance of yakitori. Chicken. On a stick. Cooked […]
If you want to enjoy classic Western ballet or opera in Tokyo, here are a few options to score reasonably priced tickets.
Whether you’re here on vacation or living in Tokyo for the long haul, there’s a very high chance you’ll spend a little time in Asakusa. The area has Sensoji (the city’s most famous temple), the towering Tokyo Skytree and the […]
Don't just visit Sensoji —Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple — but really experience it! Learn it's most charming and intriguing historical facts and hidden gems.
Unlike Taiwan, Hong Kong and Korea, Japan doesn’t have much of a night market scene, but there are a few dotted around Tokyo to explore! While bars, restaurants and shops have no qualms staying open late in Tokyo, for some […]
Looking to get your junk food on in Tokyo? Don’t fancy a giant bowl of rice with that pork cutlet? Enter the humble kushikatsu.
Enjoy Tokyo's biggest fireworks festival without breaking a sweat or wrecking your budget.
With so many options for Japanese knives, where should you start?
From the quirky to the contemporary, 3,000 booths and 10,000 exhibitors for your perusing pleasure.
Japanese-style pubs for late-night eats, drinks and group hangouts.
Put your best foot forward this fall.