The Ultimate Guide To Tokyo
Watch as we take you around Sensōji Temple, Kitchen Street, and matcha and sweet stores.
Pair this long-form guide with our video to experience the best of the neighborhood.
Food samples are serious business. Explore the art and craft of hyper-realistic food samples at Ganso Shokuhin Sample-ya, and pick up quirky souvenirs for friends and family.
Just south of Tokyo is Kamakura, a very popular day trip destination — and it's easy to see why! Chock full with shrines, temples, beautiful mountains, beaches, and a bustling town of culture.
A list of Japanese souvenirs that are fun and affordable. Tea, sweets, original Kit Kats, kimono and other quintessentially Japanese gifts.
Handwritten signature? Too mainstream.
A fun way to experience Japan, wherever you are in the world. Reviewed with cats, as usual.
Find out what you'll get, how much it costs, and whether this is the right snack box for you.
A great way to get a taste of Japan—wherever you are in the world. With Black Friday specials!
Towering over central Shibuya all its metallic silver glory, Shibuya 109 is a department store that couldn’t possibly exist anywhere else but Japan.
Yoyogi Village is a pick-and-mix selection of eco-friendly shops, trendy cafes, terrace hangouts and a tropical garden with exotic plants.
With so many options for Japanese knives, where should you start?
Some fantastic shops that support craftmakers, focus on sustainable products and offer handmade creations that will make for meaninigful gifts.
Don't just visit Sensoji —Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple — but really experience it! Learn it's most charming and intriguing historical facts and hidden gems.
Kimono never go out of style—read our insider tips and tricks to buying one of the most sought-after Japanese souvenirs.
Beautifully crafted, delicate and delicious, wagashi might well be your new-found obsession in Tokyo, and we wouldn't blame you one bit.
A foodie haven below the busy streets of Tokyo.
Is it worth the trip to the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum? We think so! Make your own custom cup of ramen, visit the museum & hit up the noodle bazaar!
A handy guide to Japan temples and shrines. We cover the difference between the two, etiquette and practices, and lucky objects.
These Tokyo art stores are masterpieces themselves—from sheer size, to beautiful design, these shops will get you inspired!
Explore these top Tokyo shopping neighborhoods to pick up some great fashion, souvenirs or even window shop—and see the city while you're at it!
An alley of artisan shops and one-of-a-kind craftsmen discretely tucked away under the Yamanote tracks near Okachimachi Station.