Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo
Cherry blossom season snuck up on all of us this year. But don't worry, there's still time for these late-blooming spots.
Cherry blossom season snuck up on all of us this year. But don't worry, there's still time for these late-blooming spots.
Where to see sakura after dark this spring.
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A museum dedicated to the hugely popular (in Japan) series of Tora-san films which were …
There's more than one Ginza in Japan and there are even quite a few other Ginza in Tokyo …
With an entrance right next to the terminus Minowabashi Station on the Arakawa Line, Joyful …
The Kozukappara Execution Grounds (it can also be read as Kozukahara) was one of Tokyo's …
The Eisei-Bunko Museum is a museum adjacent to Higo-Hosokawa Garden in the Sekiguchi/Mejirodai …
This traditional Japanese teien attached to the neighboring Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo, is one of …
Taking place in Ikebukuro, this small flea market is punted at the ladies, though, in our experience, can be a good time for all genders. Check it out for previously-loved clothing, crafts, …
You don't need to travel outside of Tokyo to grab a little slice of the Netherlands.
Originally conceived in 1956 as an April Fool’s festival (“Baka” is the Japanese word for fool or idiot) the festival now happens closer to May 1st and isn’t all monkey …
Officially the “Bunkyo Azalea Festival,” this annual event takes place immediately after cherry blossom season at Nezu Shrine. Entering the main shrine is free, but there is a fee for …
The Itabashi Fireworks Festival is always a good show. Roughly 12,000 fireworks are expected to go off this year—and there should be some colorful character and flower shapes in the mix. The …
Some of the major seasonal festivals during rainy season are based around the hydangrea flower (called ajisai in Japanese). The ajisai festivals are on all over Tokyo and beyond around the …
Get up to 48% off your tickets to Tokyo’s popular attractions, including Tokyo Disney, teamLab …
SafetyWing offers travel medical insurance at affordable rates, from just under 1.5USD per day. …
Get a Japanese cell phone number, with voice calling and 30GB of monthly data, quickly and …
Slow ecolab is a café and community space set up by the founders of Ekolokal, a community to …
Note: El Torito is now in the west part of Ikebukuro. Address below. Wading through Sunshine …
A branch of A Pizza on the roof of the Seibu Ikebukuro Department Store.
Drink with vampires, dine with cute characters like Moomin or Pom Pom Purin, or play retro video games at these Tokyo …
Real-deal Japanese nightlife, on the cheap.
Japanese-style pubs for late-night eats, drinks and group hangouts.
Finish 2022 with these five not-to-be-missed events filled with fun and festivity!
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You can expect Halloween parties, Edo-era festivals, pro-wrestling and more this month to keep you entertained!
The yukata is the casual summer cousin of the kimono. Lightweight and eternally in style, yukata are great for personal …
These Tokyo art stores are masterpieces themselves—from sheer size, to beautiful design, these shops will get you inspired!
Whether you've worn out your kicks or are just in the market for something new—there are plenty of great spots for …
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A 3-day itinerary directing you to the best that Tokyo has to offer with lots of liberty for …