Nezu Jinja: Seriously Underrated
From a cheapo point of view (this is why you’re here, right?) few things can match temples and shrines in terms …
From a cheapo point of view (this is why you’re here, right?) few things can match temples and shrines in terms …
At first I thought it was me and my thing for Tokyo and its predecessor, Edo—and for dioramas—but after getting lots of …
Ekoda Night Bazaar (Sep 26) – A little festival food, a little street shopping, the Ekoda Bazaar is a great way to …
There are several things to do in the broader Morishita area, east of Sumida River, but Cattlea alone is almost worth …
Looking to do something way, way off the beaten track? Take yourself on a tour that is so far removed from the usual …
We got a press pass to this year’s Tokyo Game Show, and, although we’re no gaming site, we’re sure …
What better way to celebrate the start of Silver Week than with this long luscious list of weekend festivals: Nerd Fest …
There is not much greenery in Tokyo, but with parks such as Shinjuku Gyoen, Yoyogi and Ueno, picnic lovers can’t …
How to see this famous Japanese art form for 2,000 yen or even less - without having to resort to amateur performances!
If you’ve been in Tokyo this past week, you can go right ahead and put those grumbles away—the never-ending rain will …
Sure, summer’s over. But that doesn’t mean the fun went with it. This weekend has got a few festivals to help you start …
It seems as though nothing is going right for the Tokyo Olympics. First, the building plans for the new Olympic stadium …
If you’re not familiar with Blue Bottle, it’s a high-falutin craft coffee joint in Tokyo that usually bears hours-long …
As summer gives way to fall, expect the weather to start getting slightly cooler in September. That also means that the …
It’s that time again. Summer is drawing to a close. And although that means nothing in terms of weather (since …
This weekend, you can shake your bon-bon at the Roppongi Hills Bon Dance. Join the kimono-clad dancers in this 3-day …
Karaoke might as well be considered one of Japan’s national pastimes. It’s the answer to a lot of things! …
Although hostels and Airbnb are popular options for travelers nowadays, we understand that some might still prefer to …
Whether your interest lie in all things traditional, cutesy, otaku or artistic, this weekend’s line up has got a …
This post by Glen Young was originally published on Tokyo Weekender. A long-time getaway for Tokyo’s upper classes, the …
See the haze of summer brighten up as the weekend events color the streets and skies of Tokyo. First, let’s celebrate …
For a country that has the whole world convinced it moved on to the 25th century 40 years ago, Japan is, for the most …
If this is your first time spending August in Tokyo, then welcome. Welcome to the hottest, most humid, stickiest, …
This particular July weekend is both awesome and awful at the same time. Awesome because it’s full to the brim with …