From Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa to Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo is both a city of history and advanced technology. It is also home to more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other city in the world as well as Shinjuku Station, the world's busiest train station.
What Kind of Place is Tokyo's Shitamachi?
When speaking about Tokyo, shitamachi refers to the area located south-east of what is now the Imperial Palace. The word shitamachi is often translated into English as downtown, but shitamachi is actually a little different. Downtown refers to a city’s central area or center of business and...
Experience the Culture of the Edo Period in Ningyocho, Tokyo’s Doll Town
by guest writer Laura Loss Ningyocho is a neighborhood of the Nihonbashi district, located in...
A Day in Tsukishima: Explore the Old, the New, and the Monja
by guest writer Laura Loss Over 100 years ago, a shipping channel was created in Tokyo...
Take a trip back in time at Ueno Sakuragi Atari
Well-known for its population of stray cats, Ueno Sakuragi lies only a short walk from both the...
Enjoy Open-Faced Sandwiches and Flowers at Nicolai Bergmann Nomu
There's one name that's causing quite a stir in the world of floral design: Nicolai Bergmann. In addition to stunning floral arrangements, you can also enjoy foods made with natural ingredients surrounded by flowers and greenery in this Danish flower artist's cafe, Nicolai Bergmann...
Thick, Fresh Pancakes from the Popular uzna omom b one in Harajuku
Tucked away on Harajuku Cat Street are two popular cafes: uzna omom and its second store uzna...
Umeshu and Fruit Liqueur Specialty Store SHUGAR MARKET
On July 22, umeshu (plum wine) and fruit liquor specialty store SHUGAR MARKET opened a second...
Get Some Quality Time with Hedgehogs at HARRY, a Hedgehog Cafe in Roppongi
Cafes at which you can interact with animals like cat cafes are very popular in Japan, but right now there’s one that everyone is talking about: HARRY. In this Roppongi animal cafe, you can spend some time getting to know some adorable hedgehogs, or harinezumi (lit. needle mice) as...
A First-timer's Guide to Shinjuku's Golden Gai
Golden Gai is said to have started around 1950 when the black market that had arisen in front of...
3 Great Places to Relax with a Paperback in Tokyo
by guest writer Emily Wood As fun as it is, travelling can be exhausting. All those weeks of...
The World's Most Intense Matcha Gelato
On a scale of one to seven, how would you rate your love of matcha? Whatever your answer,...
Finding Popular Items at ASOKO, the Treasure Trove of Bargains
ASOKO is a variety store where you can find everything from stationery goods to kitchen gadgets to everyday necessities, and all at bargain prices! Their stores always seem to be filled with shoppers perusing the wide selection of unique, colorful goods. For this piece, DiGJAPAN! visited the...
10 Must-Have Health and Beauty Items from Matsumoto Kiyoshi
Japan is a hugely popular travel destination for tourists from other Asian countries, but you...
Character Goods Galore: KIDDY LAND Harajuku Location
Opened in 1950, the Harajuku location of the toy store KIDDY LAND is something of a local...
Hanko: a Part of Daily Life in Japan that makes a Great Souvenir!
Hanko are personal seals that bear the name of their owner. These have been in use in Japan for...
