The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Who doesn’t know what a geisha is? Apparently most people: they aren’t prostitutes, they aren’t exclusive to Kyoto and …
Japanese clothes drying style is cheapo drying style.
Cherry blossom festivals, outdoor markets, art, music and more!
Something for everyone this weekend, from cultural to foodie to live music—all free!
White Day in Japan can get expensive - three times more expensive than Valentine's Day in fact. Here are some …
Offering art-loving travelers the unique experience of staying in a functional work of art.
Have a ball this weekend without spending a single yen: art, dance parties and the beauty of nature await you.
Over the years, Tokyo Marathon has acquired a reputation for having runners in wacky costumes. One runner even dressed …
Awhile back when I was out for karaoke, something terrible happened. I had song-selection block. I simply …
After being in Japan for a couple years I realized there is such a thing as too much Tokyo. Shinjuku simply becomes too …
Some no Komichi – Fabric Dyeing Festival (Feb 26-28): If you’re of the opinion that indoor art galleries …
With winter giving way to spring, it’s time to welcome the new season with another roundup of events worth attending. …
Okay, this post is at best only tenuously related to Tokyo, but if you’ve read more than an article or two on …
Chinese New Year festivities are drawing to a close this weekend, but definitely not without a splash. Yokohama’s …
When you’re in Japan, your options for a cheap meal are overwhelming! (I bet you didn’t expect that, eh?) …
When thinking of kebab, the first thing to come to mind is usually delicious looking meat and vegetables grilled on a …
Valentine’s Day is soon approaching (along with the inherent pressure to get it right), so we’re here to …
What a shame it would it be to visit Japan and not zip around on the iconic shinkansen—the country’s fastest train. In …
If you’ve been keeping up with Groundhog Day news, you’ll know that Punxsutawney Phil—the most famous of …
Weighing in at 4,000 tons and big enough to hold the Nara Daibutsu in the palm of its hand, the Ushiku Daibutsu in …
Tourism in Japan is climbing, with well over 20 million visitors expected annually by the 2020 Olympics. With a great …
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When you first come to Japan there are quite a few major cultural differences that you might encounter. Being aware of …
Our top free event picks for an awesome weekend in Tokyo: *Update* We originally listed Free Admission Day at the …