The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
For most visitors to Japan the word “ryokan” (or traditional Japanese inn) evokes images of really old, really …
So, you’ve got a long layover in Narita Airport? Maybe you even have to stay overnight waiting for an early …
Why opt for a cheapo night of conbini beers and conversation when you can have a frenetic night of fun, music and …
Ok, ok…so it’s not technically the weekend, but we definitely want to give a shout out to Ueno Zoo. This Friday, March …
Few would argue that—together with geisha, Mt. Fuji and cherry trees—samurai (well, and ninja) are the longest-lasting …
If you’re into tasty food, locally brewed beer and sake (alcohol made from fermented rice), and blues music, then look …
With the nice weather starting to creep in, we’ve got the scoop on some outdoor fun you can have in Tokyo this March …
Everyone’s heard about Tokyo’s big gardens—the Kiyosumi Teien in Fukagawa, the Hamarikyu near Sumida River in Chuo …
Looking for a place to recharge your phone? Lounge around in a comfy armchair surrounded by snoozing salarymen? Perhaps …
Over 300 flavors of Kit Kat have been released in Japan since 200. Yes, you heard that right — over 300. Why? …
As far as once-a-year cultural events are concerned, we’ve got two biggies going down this weekend: the first being the …
Warmer days are coming, which also means that hanami season will be upon us soon. Hanami being the must-do activity in …
Many people who want to go hiking near Tokyo usually end up at one of a handful of rather popular (busy) hiking spots, …
There is always a limit of how much you can eat, and that fact could be haunting for food lovers like myself. Why? …
There’s an old saying that goes, ‘if the teapot doesn’t leak, the china isn’t chipped, and the wait staff aren’t …
Yokohama is where it’s AT to celebrate Chinese New Year with the Chinatown Lion Dance. Festivities kick off on …
Any Tokyoite knows the trials and tribulations of trying to find a reasonably priced, conveniently located apartment — …
Sadly, Jakotsuyu is permanently closed. I admit it: (a) I’m biased towards the Jakotsuyu Sento because it’s the closest …
Look around you in Tokyo, and it’s easy to see that people are nuts about animals. Whether struttin’ around in …
Who needs a camera in this day and age, right? Weeeeell sort of: there are still some things that normal cameras (you …
This post was originally penned by Ken Seeroi at Tokyo Weekender. People say Japan’s expensive, which is crazy. But …
Feel the love all weekend long with Valentine’s Day festivities around Tokyo. First up we’ve got the World Valentine’s …
In need of some beautification and pampering? Here are some English-speaking salons where you can give your eyebrows …
Don Pizza, Shimokitazawa is permanently closed. ‘There is love in the world,’ announces a sign on the front door of Don …