The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
On a recent lunchtime stroll down the marvelously cheap Sakae Dori – a narrow street of small restaurants, bars and cafes that atarts just outside Takadanobaba Station – the newly opened Takadanobaba branch of Ginhachi-don caught my eye with banners offering seafood […]
As Tokyo shifts into early summer and rainy season mode, there’s an explosion of events. The next two months offer a chance to see two famous and historical festivals – so get your camera ready. This is the second instalment […]
Download Podcast Your favourite cheapos are back with a special on location recording of the “Best Of Japan Tour” in Coredo Muromachi. The tour is organised by the Nihonbashi Tourist Information Center who provide a few different tours and experiences […]
So you want to get dressed up, do the whole kimono thing while you’re in Tokyo? These timeless outfits are not exactly cheap, but that’s why kimono rentals exist. You can experience wearing one for a short time without having […]
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 […]
If, like us, you’re a fan of all things green tea, your time in Japan won’t be complete without a glimpse into the ancient art of tea ceremony. Here is what you can expect, and where to enjoy it. A little […]
Leave it to Japan to adapt and rework foreign dishes to give them a new identity. As it implies, soup curry is a hybrid of the two dishes that comprise its name; it’s thin and watery for a curry, so it’s […]
Think of it as Japan’s version of your morning cereal but more awesome in every way.
Tokyo 7 days a week, with the best free picks planned out by us so you don't have to!
Sometimes falling into a bed at the end of the day is all you need, but you can easily make it part of the adventure.
Ozu Washi has been making high-quality traditional Japanese paper for centuries. But that's not all you'll find at this specialty shop in Tokyo.
A foodie haven below the busy streets of Tokyo.
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.
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 […]
Our top picks offer contemporary amenities, like cafes, coworking spaces and a high-end feel.
Guide to rental shops + our video on getting the best kimono experience in Tokyo.
Which Tokyo coworking spaces offer the best combination of facilities, price, and convenience?
Find out all the sights you can see and where you need to hop off at.
Everything you need to know, including food, the first sunrise and where to celebrate.
Temples, museums, robot cafés and more.
Where to go for the most delicious matcha, whitebait swirls, and more.