"So Cute I Could Perish": 9 Japanese Gen Z Trends in 2026
Sticker books, Nintendo revivals, Y3K, and one all-conquering boy band — here's what Tokyo's teens are obsessed with right now.
Sticker books, Nintendo revivals, Y3K, and one all-conquering boy band — here's what Tokyo's teens are obsessed with right now.
The original Kawaii Monster Café drew more than 700,000 visitors and helped crystalize Harajuku’s global reputation as the capital of “kawaii chaos.” Its successor is set to reignite that playful spirit.
The Harajuku icon will be reborn as Kawaii Monster Land this winter.
Bring an empty suitcase.
There are more than 20 installations to see, scattered across the country.
Choose your own kawaii-filled adventure—without getting lost along the way.
Safe ways to explore the seedier side of Tokyo.
How many have you heard of?
Drop, turn, open — these capsules are full of surprises.
The world of Peanuts comes to life on the edge of Tokyo.
Find out what's happening in Tokyo throughout the year — and when to go.
With cosplay, idols, figurines, comic books, and more, Tokyo is the place to be for pop culture enthusiasts!
Sakura Town is now fully open. Go smack giant silver acorns—and catch some Japanese culture while you're at it!
Tokyo Bay has long been the stomping ground of the infamous God of Destruction, so it should come as no surprise there are plenty of great spots to snap a photo.
"Seated in cakes and teacups, you can enjoy the different puddings as icing drips down the walls, and human-sized forks stab head-sized strawberries."