The 5 Best Castles In and Around Tokyo
Take a break from Tokyo's modern delights and get your head around some history with our pick of the city and its surroundings' very best castles.
Take a break from Tokyo's modern delights and get your head around some history with our pick of the city and its surroundings' very best castles.
A den of alternative music, fashion and art with a dash of ramshackle charm, Koenji is perfect for some leftfield fun.
Famed for pandas and whale sharks, these Tokyo zoos and aquariums have some high-profile guests and are perfect for a rainy day in the city.
The Tokyo Okutama Busshari Stupa (or Tokyo Peace Pagoda) is hidden in the western tip of Tokyo for hikers, architect lovers and urban explorers to discover.
Tokyo street art is harder to find that you might think, but this quiet west Tokyo neighborhood is just the spot to feast your eyes on some stunning works.
A hilarious all-female-run Tokyo comedy and charity night that'll have you feeling good in more ways than one.
Learn about cheese tarts—the food craze that's swept Japan in the last few years— and where to get the gooiest, butteriest, tastiest bites!
Christmas shopping season is upon us, but we're here to make it a whole lot easier.
Japan's favorite noodle dish goes far and beyond the regular flavors.
Experience another era inside one of the city's many established old-school coffee houses.
Rainbow sandwiches, multi-colored cheesecake, Totoro cream puffs—there are lots of stunning creations to be eaten in Tokyo.
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.
Where to go when you need a cuppa and connectivity.
Kick summer into high gear with an outdoor BBQ party. You can even arrive empty-handed—most spots supply both the equipment and the food!
Cherry blossom season isn't the only time to roll out your mat and prepare your picnic basket! Check out the top picnic spots in Tokyo.
Your guide to the perfect summertime weekend activities in Tokyo—some of them uniquely Japanese.
If you're in Japan long enough to start missing your favorite foods, fear not, these Tokyo import stores are stocked!
Our Tokyo Michelin star restaurant mega-guide will have you not only eating some of the best food in the world—but the chance to try it on a budget.
Just an hour outside of Tokyo, nature-filled Akiruno makes for an easy day trip and perfect place to decompress from big-city life.
Nabe (or hot pot) is a popular dish that's usually enjoyed in groups. Here are some affordable restaurants in the city.
This 400-year-old market has just right amount of weird and wonderful!
Easily hiked, beautiful views and super close to Tokyo—there’s little wonder Takao has become one of Japan’s most iconic destinations. But it’s not just sightseeing on offer. The mountain itself and the community around it hold an important place in […]