What is any holiday without a jazz bar? It’s the ambiance that gets ya. The mood lighting, the cool atmosphere and the endlessly talented musicians who take over the place with their skills. Tokyo’s an especially great place to enjoy […]
A general info guide on women's health in Tokyo. Where to go for English-speaking clinics + what to expect in terms of birth control, Plan B, pregnancy tests, abortions, etc.
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.
Free admission to most major museums for Culture Day on November 3rd!
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.
Sometimes living in a foreign country can really take its toll on you, especially if your personal life isn’t going so well and/or you have mental illnesses to cope with. If you think you can’t handle the stress and pain […]
More hip things to do in Shimokitazawa than you can shake a stick at. Visit Tokyo's trendiest neighborhood for shopping, sweets, people-watching & more!
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.
A quick guide to visiting one of Tokyo's most popular attractions: tickets, what to expect and how to get there.
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!
There are opportunities to see geisha in Tokyo too—you just have to know where to look.
Try your hand at Japanese flower arrangement at these ikebana workshops in Tokyo—with English-speaking instructors.
Drink with demons, munch with Moomin or climb into a coffin for your own funeral service—all in the name of culinary fun at these Tokyo themed restaurants!
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!
