Tokyo events for Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5, 2024. While many Tokyo residents will escape the city this week — due to the Golden Week holidays — many others will stay to take advantage of the celebrations. Week-long food and drink...

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Spring is coming to a close, so best to make use of the pleasant weather in May before it begins to get uncomfortably humid in June. We’ve rounded up the best festivals and events you’ll find in Tokyo this month, and believe us, there’s a lot...

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Tokyo is a great place to get a filling meal for Ă‚ÂĄ1,000 or less. But stretching the purse strings to Ă‚ÂĄ5,000 opens up a whole new world of flavor. Here are some of the best restaurants around Tokyo where you can treat yourself to a special meal for...

Tokyo events for Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28, 2024 This weekend kicks off the start of Golden Week and many food and cultural events will commence before the influx next week. There’s a wide range of things to see and do — from...

Tokyo events for Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, 2024. Cherry blossoms are making fools of us all this April as the forecast has once again been delayed, but that does mean this week is the best time to see them. Also coinciding with the...

Tokyo events for Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2024. Spring festivals are on the calendar, along with expos celebrating your favorite alcoholic beverages and food fairs. Tokyo Pride is flying the rainbow flag across the weekend, with the...

Early spring is the best time to be in Tokyo — you can take advantage of all the events and festivals dedicated to spring flowers, among other things. The cherry blossoms are blooming later than expected this year, so you can still catch them at...

The year started off strong with Taylor Swift’s Eras tour, but lots of other big names will be coming to Japan in 2024. These headliners will be playing packed-out concerts at venues in Tokyo, Osaka and beyond. Jump...

Tokyo events for Monday, April 8 to Sunday, April 14, 2024. Spring is in full motion and that means flower festivals have taken over Tokyo and beyond. The most famous celebrations are the shibazakura festivals — see Chichibu and the pink field ...

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Cherry blossoms look great against a blue sky, but don’t let nightfall stop you. Japan has a long tradition of appreciating the blossoms when the sun goes down. There is even a word for it — yozakura. Several of Tokyo’s best cherry blossom...

One important thing to know about cherry blossoms is that there are several kinds. According to the official forecasts, cherry blossom season is quite short — from late March to early April. But that’s just the Somei-yoshino variety. Mid-April...

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While the cherry blossom may be Japan’s most famous spring flower, it is by no means the only one. In fact, you might find that you prefer the drapey purple plumes of fuji-no-hana (wisteria), or the bold pink shibazakura (moss phlox) that covers...

Need to see a doctor, but don’t know where to find one who speaks English" Here’s a list of English-speaking clinics and hospitals in Tokyo, which you can visit as a tourist (or resident). We’ve included information on what to do when...

Walking through Tokyo, you might pass by multimedia artworks, geolocated audio recordings, or street pianos without realizing it — there are many scattered across the city. Here’s where to find some of the best hidden sound, art and poetry in...

Harakado is a shiny new complex in the center of Harajuku, which blends shopping with relaxation. From rooftop bars to public baths, art spaces, and more — there’s lots to keep you busy. Here are seven of the best things to see and do. Tokyu...

Tokyo events for Monday, March 25 to Sunday, March 31, 2024. The latest cherry blossom forecast predicts that this week is full bloom, so it’s the best time to take advantage of the ongoing sakura festivals. Cherry blossoms aren’t the only...

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It’s sakura season, so pack a picnic and park yourself under the falling petals. Read on for a list of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo. We’ve divided our picks into the most popular parks and gardens, and some quieter...

The journey from Tokyo to Osaka and Kyoto is quick and easy on the T?kaid? Shinkansen — but it’s also expensive, and you miss a lot along the way. An alternative is to take a slower, meandering route via Nagano, Kanazawa, and the Japan Sea coast...

Get ready for our all-time favorite spring day trips from Tokyo. Spring is the best time to travel in Japan — fight us if you like, but you know deep down that it?s true. The millions of flowers, the warm weather, the pure joy of cherry blossoms...