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.
Discover Grandma's Harajuku! 9 Things to Do in Sugamo Jizo-Dori Shopping Street
You might be familiar with Harajuku, the fashionable Tokyo district always offering the latest trends to the young crowd. Now imagine a version for seniors. This is Jizo-dori, a shopping street in the quiet district of Sugamo. The 800 meter long road is filled with about 200 shops and restaurants...
Gorgeous Shibamata, a Retro Japanese Townscape in Tokyo
With its 400-year-old temple, retro shopping street and exquisite Japanese gardens, Shibamata is...
Tokyo with a Countryside Feel: Get Local in Akabane
If you’ve been to Tokyo at least once you’ll have noticed that every neighborhood of...
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...
Japanese culture and art are often closely connected with nature and its representation. One of the best examples of this is bonsai (盆栽), the art of growing small trees that mimic the shape of their full size counterpart. The main concept of bonsai is to condense the majestic appearance and...
16 Unusual Vending Machines in Tokyo
Walking the streets of Tokyo you'll find one at every corner. Colorful and spotless, ready to quench your thirst with a wide variety of beverages. Vending machines are an ever-present comfort in the daily life of Tokyoites. I have countless memories of grabbing a canned coffee on a busy...
Three Ramen Shops Along the Jr Yamanote Line Featured by Michelin
The Yamanote Line is a train line that loops around central Tokyo. Serving many of Tokyo's busiest districts, it is arguably the most popular line with locals and tourists. Along the line are countless delicious restaurants and eateries. Today we want to focus on ramen. We've...
Hiruzake: The Pastime of Daytime Drinking in Tokyo
If there's one thing that Tokyo doesn't lack it's drinking establishments. From tiny...
Vegan/Vegetarian ramen: Soranoiro
Vegetarians and vegans rejoice! You can enjoy delicious ramen in Japan at Soranoiro, a...
Street Food Adventure at Togoshi Ginza, Tokyo's Longest Shopping Road
It might not be the most famous spot in Tokyo but it's surely worth a visit for its...
Marveling At the Life-Size "Moving Gundam!" An in-Depth Tour of GUNDAM FACTORY YOKOHAMA
For years fans have dreamed of a life-size Gundam that actually moves, and now the wait is over! Having opened on December 19 of 2020, Gundam Factory Yokohama is a place where fantasy meets reality in the most spectacular way. With the massive GUNDAM-DOCK hosting the 18-metre-tall robot,...
TOKYO Mizumachi: New Attraction Opens in Tokyo
A brand new commercial complex opened on June 18, 2020 under the elevated railway tracks between...
Our Top 15 Food and Drinks to Buy at Muji!
Many love Muji, the Japanese retail store known for its minimalist style and high-quality...
Spend a Night in the Pages of a Manga! Hotel Tavinos in Hamamatsucho
Spending a night in the world of manga... how does that sound? Opened in Tokyo in August 2019,...
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 governmental purposes since the eighth century, and continue to be an indispensable part of life in Japan. Japanese need their hanko for many things such as renting an apartment or signing a contract...
Inside Ginza Itoya, a 100 Year Old Stationery Store in Tokyo
Tokyo is a great place to shop for stationery. From colorful postcards to send back home to fancy...
Kanzume: Exploring the World of Japanese Canned Food
It's cheap, it's long-lasting, and it's convenient. Canned food can be found in...
Get 5% off at Japan's Top CD/DVD Store! TOWER RECORDS Discount Coupon
With 80 shops scattered all over the country, TOWER RECORDS is Japan’s top CD and DVD...
