October 2023: 5 Events Not to Miss
Look forward to Halloween parties, Edo-era festivals, fireworks & more!
Articles about Suburban North Tokyo
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When Is the Best Time To See Autumn Leaves in Tokyo?
The capital puts on quite a show — don't miss it!
Best Views in Tokyo: Observation Decks and Free Viewpoints
Where to see the city skyline — and sunsets.
Suburban North Tokyo Attractions
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Tora-san Museum
A museum dedicated to the hugely popular (in Japan) series of Tora-san films which were …
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Jūjō Ginza
There's more than one Ginza in Japan and there are even quite a few other Ginza in Tokyo …
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Joyful Minowa Shopping Arcade
With an entrance right next to the terminus Minowabashi Station on the Arakawa Line, Joyful …
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Kozukappara Execution Grounds
The Kozukappara Execution Grounds (it can also be read as Kozukahara) was one of Tokyo's …
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Eisei-Bunko Museum
The Eisei-Bunko Museum is a museum adjacent to Higo-Hosokawa Garden in the Sekiguchi/Mejirodai …
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Chinzanso Garden
This traditional Japanese teien attached to the neighboring Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, is one of …
Events in Suburban North Tokyo
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Kawaii Flea Market
A small flea market, you can find all manner of cute things from clothing to crockery. On bigger days, expect local craftspeople, music, and even live performances.
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Fukuro Festival (Yosakoi)
The two-part Fukuro Festival is one of the largest festivals in Ikebukuro.
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Death Note Exhibition
This exhibition will celebrate 20 years of the universally popular manga and anime Death Note.
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Shitamachi Matsuri
Shitamachi Matsuri is a traditional festival held each year at Nezu Shrine.
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Mottainai Flea Market
This is the flea market to shop-til-you-drop - find second hand clothes, dvds, books, anything you can think of.
Popular Tours & Activities
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Flexible Travel Insurance For Japan
SafetyWing offers travel medical insurance at affordable rates, from just under 1.5USD per day. …
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Cellular Voice and Data Plan – No Contract Required
Get a Japanese cell phone number, with voice calling and 30GB of monthly data, quickly and …
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20% off Travel WiFi from NINJA WiFi
Save money on wifi rental from NINJA WiFi, one of Japan's leading pocket wifi providers, with …
Restaurants in Suburban North Tokyo
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Slow ecolab
Slow ecolab is a café and community space set up by the founders of Ekolokal, a community to …
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El Torito Ikebukuro Nishiguchi
Note: El Torito is now in the west part of Ikebukuro. Address below. Wading through Sunshine …
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A-PIZZA Seibu Ikebukuro
A branch of A Pizza on the roof of the Seibu Ikebukuro Department Store.
Eating & Drinking in Suburban North Tokyo
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Tokyo Beer Gardens: Where to Spend a Summer Evening
Here are some great picks to enjoy a tipple or two.
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Lose Yourself at Tokyo’s Top Themed Restaurants
Drink with vampires, dine with cute characters like Moomin or Pom Pom Purin, or play retro video games at these Tokyo …
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Nomiya Yokocho: Tokyo’s Cheapest Drinking Alley?
Real-deal Japanese nightlife, on the cheap.
Things To Do in Suburban North Tokyo
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Back with a Bang! Tokyo Summer Fireworks Guide 2023
Get your yukata and picnic basket ready — here's our guide to festivals both big and small!
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101 Fun and Interesting Things to Do in Tokyo
Whether you’ve just arrived on a quest to see the best that Tokyo has to offer, or you’re a long termer on a …
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Festival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
Fireflies mark the unofficial start to summertime in Tokyo—here's where you can see this natural phenomenon.
Shopping in Suburban North Tokyo
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How to Buy a Yukata in Tokyo Without Breaking the Bank
The yukata is the casual summer cousin of the kimono. Lightweight and eternally in style, yukata are great for personal …
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Best Art Supply Shops in Tokyo
These Tokyo art stores are masterpieces themselves—from sheer size, to beautiful design, these shops will get you inspired!
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Top Shops for Cheap Shoes in Tokyo
Whether you've worn out your kicks or are just in the market for something new—there are plenty of great spots for …
Getting Around in Suburban North Tokyo
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Getting from Narita to Ikebukuro
Insider transfer tips you'll want to read before you arrive.
Itineraries in Suburban North Tokyo
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The Explorer’s Itinerary (For People Who Hate Itineraries)
A 3-day itinerary directing you to the best that Tokyo has to offer with lots of liberty for …
