Why This Isn't Kyoto Cheapo (Or, a Free History of Edo, Part 2)
Part 2 of our quick, easy-to-digest guide to the history of Tokyo, to make your explorations that much more awesome.
Part 2 of our quick, easy-to-digest guide to the history of Tokyo, to make your explorations that much more awesome.
A quick, easy-to-digest guide to the history of Tokyo, to make your travel that much more awesome.
A low-cost jaunt into art and nature.
The stunning Wa no Akari art exhibition at the lavish Meguro Gajoen on until Aug 27!
11 things to do in the area on a shoestring, all of which are located a hop and a step away from Ueno Station. Explorers, get ready.
Japan's Showa-era (1926-1989) was a period of dramatic change - learn more with our pick of the top 5 Showa-themed sightseeing spots in Tokyo.
Nakameguro is one of Tokyo's hippest neighborhoods. Look beyond the trendy bars, restaurants and boutiques to find quirky parks, museums, art and bookshops.
Slurp ramen in Showa-period streets at the world's first food-themed amusement park: Yokohama's lesser-known Raumen Museum!
Enjoy nature, culture, history, and even a beautiful walking route in Kitanomaru Park, a hidden gem in the center of Tokyo.
If you're on a day trip, have time to kill or want to explore—here are ten suggestions to keep you fed, cultured and happy!
Home to late nineteenth century art by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Odilon Redon, and Félix Vallotton, the Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum is a tribute to the nineteenth century. The Ichigokan was actually the first office building in Japan.
Taro Okamoto is a famous abstract artist in Japan whose paintings and sculptures are instantly recognizable. Kawasaki, Shibuya, and Omotesando house his work.
Museum enthusiasts can take advantage of the Grutt Pass, a pass that allows free or discounted admission to 79 museums and attractions in Tokyo.
Where to buy the paper and where to try out this delicate art for yourself in Tokyo.