The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
11 things to do in the area on a shoestring, all of which are located a hop and a step away from Ueno Station. Explorers, get ready.
Experience another era inside one of the city's many established old-school coffee houses.
Some of the historic cherry tree sites in Tokyo that makes it one of the most popular spring destinations in the world!
Try your hand at Japanese flower arrangement at these ikebana workshops in Tokyo—with English-speaking instructors.
The yukata is the casual summer cousin of the kimono. Lightweight and eternally in style, yukata are great for personal wear and gifts. Here's how to buy them on the cheap.
Where to go when you need a cuppa and connectivity.
Kimono never go out of style—read our insider tips and tricks to buying one of the most sought-after Japanese souvenirs.
Lesser-known Tokyo fish markets and street markets.
Having a tour guide in Tokyo can be useful, particularly if this is a first visit, or you don't have much time. But not everyone needs one. Do you?
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Japanese-style pubs for late-night eats, drinks and group hangouts.
Put your best foot forward this fall.
Introducing the 3 best (lengthy) walking routes that urban Tokyo has to offer. There's much to see along the way and even a secret or two to uncover.
See hydrangeas in spring, hills of baby blue eyes in summer, chrysanthemums in autumn and bright-red camellias in winter.
Traditional Japanese gardens, teahouses, flora and fauna, or just a place to relax—these parks are the perfect break from the concrete jungle.