Tokyo summer Posts

What To Do in a Typhoon

A quick guide to staying safe and dry.

5 Summer Escapes From Tokyo

From views of hell to beaches and a Buddha you can get inside, these are worth a look.

8 Best Tokyo Beer Gardens

Top spots for a pint or two, in summer and beyond.

How to Actually Enjoy Summer in Tokyo

Thrive, rather than simply survive.

7 Tips To Keep Cool in the Tokyo Summer

Or, how not to melt.

The 6 Best Day Trips from Tokyo During the Olympics

From the majestic Mt. Fuji to the verdant valleys of Nikko, there are reasons aplenty to get out of the city.

What to Expect at a Japanese Summer Festival

Learn what a typical Japanese summer festival is like with our handy guide to the sights, sounds and tastes.

14 Places to Go Terrace Tippling in Tokyo

It’s a great season to sip a drink at a Tokyo terrace bar/cafe while reading a book or chatting with friends. Here are the top chill choices.

How to Survive the Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Enjoy Tokyo's biggest fireworks festival without breaking a sweat or wrecking your budget.

Getting from Tokyo to Fuji Rock: Your Transport Options

Plan ahead so you don't miss any of the music action.

Don’t Sweat the Summer: A Perfectly Cool Tokyo Weekend Itinerary

Your guide to the perfect summertime weekend activities in Tokyo—some of them uniquely Japanese.

Cheapo Weekend for June 30-July 1: Outdoor Markets and Art Exhibitions