Hokusai, wasabi, and the quieter side of Mt. Fuji — take a day trip to Shizuoka from Tokyo.
We compare "somelimited" and truly unlimited data, for the chronically online.
Tokyo events for Monday, April 13, to Sunday, April 19, 2026.
How to enjoy the string of holidays, while avoiding the more crowded spots.
With mega-fests like Sanja Matsuri, plus the Golden Week holiday, you're spoiled for choice.
The big daddy of Tokyo fireworks festivals is back with a bang.
All the different types of day trips to Japan's most famous mountain.
12 top spots for these stunning flowers.
Tokyo events for Monday, April 6, to Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Stylish cafés, boutique shopping, and scenic cherry blossoms — with a touch of quirky charm.
Co-founders CJ Hostetter and Matt Kaemmerer talk about their path to building a worker-owned creative agency in Japan.
Monday, March 30, to Sunday, April 5, 2026
Where to go, in between the rain!
You've seen cherry blossoms in the daytime; now see them shine at night.
Tokyo events for Monday, March 23, to Sunday, March 29, 2026.
Mountains, beaches, old Japan and more — see another side of it all.
Flowers, firemen, traditional processions, horseback archery, and lots more.
Where to revel in that pretty pink stuff (in between all the rain).
An update on the situation, with tips to find the best matcha. Hint: it's not always the "premium" one.