Secondhand Tokyo: Thriftin’ Guide
Tokyo may seem shiny-shiny and new – and parts of it are. It can feel like everyone has new stuff all the time and you certainly wouldn’t be the first one to look, agape, at what people are putting on […]
Tokyo may seem shiny-shiny and new – and parts of it are. It can feel like everyone has new stuff all the time and you certainly wouldn’t be the first one to look, agape, at what people are putting on […]
With spring giving way to summer, expect hotter, more humid weather. Summer in Japan also usually begins with tsuyu, or the rainy season, so prepare for some wet (but still hot and humid) days in June. But neither hot weather […]
After being in Japan for a couple years I realized there is such a thing as too much Tokyo. Shinjuku simply becomes too loud, Akihabara game centers all start to look alike, and Shibuya just becomes a mass of people and buildings. Sometimes you […]
These Tokyo art stores are masterpieces themselves—from sheer size, to beautiful design, these shops will get you inspired!
Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish that's usually enjoyed in groups. Here are some affordable restaurants in the city.
Check out The Granvania—our new cheapo favorite!
Add these folk festivals to your diary for some traditional fun.
Ghibli aficionados rejoice, as a new exhibition—this time focusing on producer and co-founder Toshio Suzuki—is in town until May 12, 2019.
The cheapest way to enjoy a glass of craft in Tokyo is to buy some at a bottle shop and drink it either outside or at home. However, if you want to sample some rarer brews or you can’t convince […]
With Japan’s population in steady decline, ninja masters are looking to foreign shores for new students. Are you up to the challenge?
Tokyo's had its fair share of dark times. [Content warning: Article covers themes of violence, torture, and death.]
Keep healthy and avoid the crowded trains via these scenic Tokyo cycling routes.
Where to find reasonably priced winter sports gear in Japan.