The Institute for Nature Study: Tokyo’s Hidden Forest
The Institute for Nature Study is a lush forest oasis smack dab in the middle of Tokyo. Enjoy 20 hectares of ponds, …
The Institute for Nature Study is a lush forest oasis smack dab in the middle of Tokyo. Enjoy 20 hectares of ponds, …
Try your hand at Japanese flower arrangement at these ikebana workshops in Tokyo—with English-speaking instructors.
Jump on the Hakone "Ajisai Train" to enjoy a scenic railway journey through tunnels of lush green forest and past …
An overview of your travel options between Tokyo and Sendai. Bullet train, highway bus and more!
Parades and performances, blossoms and Buddha's birthday.
Peak weekend for cherry blossom viewing, plus the Kanamara "Penis" Matsuri.
Save money on your transport so that you have more to spend on your trip!
According to the forecast, this is the best weekend to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo.
Take a walk along the train tracks and explore some of the area's culinary delights.
Looking for robots in Tokyo? We list the top 5 spots to come face-to-face with Pepper, Gundam and other badass 'bots in …
Looking to visit Asakusa? Here are 11 ways to experience the best of the neighborhood.
Some of the historic cherry tree sites in Tokyo that makes it one of the most popular spring destinations in the world!
The Shinkansen, Japan’s high-speed bullet train, is not just a mode of transportation, but an experience in …
The early bird catches the cheapo meal in Japan.
Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our weekly events newsletter. Chinatown Celebration Parade (Feb 24): On from the 9th …
Rainbow sandwiches, multi-colored cheesecake, Totoro cream puffs—there are lots of stunning creations to be eaten in Tokyo.
How to visit the 9 Tokyo islands: the complete cheapo's guide on how to get there, where to stay and what to do at …
Wanna be a samurai? You can for a day at the Battle of Kawanakajima reenactment.
Experience another era inside one of the city's many established old-school coffee houses.
Learn more about Tokyo Mystery Circus—the world's first entertainment facility devoted solely to escape games—and its …
When it comes to Japanese snacks, nothing beats the humble onigiri—toothsome and cheap.
Japan's favorite noodle dish goes far and beyond the regular flavors.
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