Tokyo and Surroundings

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Dream Guide to Tokyo’s Top 10 Super Fluffy Pancake Shops

Harajuku Other Cafes and Sweets

Tokyo’s pancake boom has brought an amazing variety of taste in innovation to some of the city’s most sought-after sweets. Part of the attraction is not only the pancakes themselves, but also the opportunity for great food photos. Here are LIVE JAPAN's carefully selected top 10 high-value and super-delicious pancakes. If you’re hoping to become the envy of your friends with your Instagram and Facebook pancake posts, check out our list!

Recommendations From a Tokyo Beauty Concierge: Top 10 Low-Cost Cosmetics at Tokyu Hands!

Shibuya Household Goods Stores
Tokyu Hands Shibuya: 10 Weirdly Useful Japanese Kitchen Goods You'll Wish You Had Sooner

Shibuya Household Goods Stores
A Day in Kuramae: 5 Unique Shops in Tokyo's 'Brooklyn'

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Cafes and Sweets
Hop On the Sky Bus and Explore Tokyo From Up Above!

Tokyo Station Adventure Activities
'The Way They Cook Octopus Balls...' Things That Shocked Tourists About Japanese Festivals

Tokyo Station
3 All-You-Can-Eat Tokyo Restaurants for the Hungry: Sushi, Meat and Sukiyaki!

Akihabara Sushi

Japanese Housewife Shares Her 9 Favorite Cooking Shortcuts

Harajuku Other Restaurants

The condiments section of Japanese supermarkets has always been a treasure house for any lover of Japanese-style cuisine. The variety of seasonings and spices available in Japan is simply dazzling! So what are some of the must-have items that would be difficult to find anywhere else? LIVE Japan visited Keio Supermarket, one of Tokyo's main chains, with a homemaker, and interviewed staff there to find out what are the top 9 items visitors from abroad should pop in their basket and bring back home!

Tokyo Trends: This Ginza Shop Specializing in Banana Juice is Huge on Social Media Now!

Ginza Other Restaurants
Top 10 Must-Buy Hello Kitty Items at Sanrio World Ginza – Limited Goodies and Special Finds!

Ginza Other Shopping
Complete Guide to Japan's Moominvalley Park: Highlights, Recommendations, and More!

Saitama Suburbs
Top 10 Japanese Health & Beauty Products at AEON Style Narita

Narita Shopping Malls
Tokyo Game Show 2019: Insider Highlights and Top Insights

Chiba Suburbs Games
Japan Has An Incredible Traditional-Style Starbucks in This Rustic Town

Saitama Suburbs Other Cafes and Sweets

[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities

Have you always wanted to fly through the skies while controlling a jet? You now have the chance to make your dream a reality! Skyart JAPAN offers hyper-realistic flight simulation for everyone from beginners to professional pilots. Take a closer look at SkyArt’s state of the art headquarters located in Shinagawa, Tokyo and see how I fared in the cockpit for my very own private lesson!

[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows
Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing

Hugely Popular with Foreign Tourists in Tokyo! Check Out These 9 Popular Japanese Souvenirs for Summer 2018

Tokyo Station Other Shopping

People want to experience something Japanese when they come to Japan. Especially its food culture is one that is uniquely different from that of other countries, and here you can experience the real thing. For the best souvenir experience for foreign visitors, we have carefully selected nine shops that have proven to be especially popular with foreign visitors shopping at ecute shops. These are facilities found in JR stations in and around Tokyo of which there are eight. The name “ecute” is a combination of word eki, Japanese for “station” and “cute”. The following is a list of this summer seasonal goods that have been big sellouts for souvenirs. They are all limited items sold only in Japan. If you are coming to Japan or already here, don’t miss a chance to check these items out.

Solo Traveling: Enjoying a Tasty Night Out in Tokyo!

Shinjuku Other Japanese Food
Tokyo's Top 5 Popular Shopping Spots - Plus Why Foreign Tourists Flock to Shibuya, Japan's Fashion Capital!

Shibuya Department Stores
Guide to Ginza Itoya: The Century-Old Stationery Store

Ginza Other Shopping
Your Japan Adventure Continues At The Airport: The Ultimate Guide to Shopping and Dining at Haneda Airport!

Haneda Other Restaurants
JR Edition: Visit all of Tokyo in one Day with the Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass!

Shinjuku Downtown
Have the Perfect Summer in Tokyo: Quick Tips on What to Do, Experience and More!

Tokyo Station Summer

Kamakura Day Trip Ideas: Trainspotting and traveling along the quaint Enoden Railway!

Kamakura Other Townscapes

Hi there! My name is Atsumi, and one of my favorite things to do is introduce railways throughout Japan. This time I combined a trip along the Enoshima Electric Railway with some walking tours recommended by a consultant, Mr. Toshiyuki, who joined me along with photographer Yoichi Yoshinaga, who is famous for taking aerial photographs of railways.

Beyond the Guidebook - 5 Expats Share Their Favorite Secret Spots in Tokyo!

Tokyo Station Other Townscapes
Weird Ways Japan's Cherry Blossom Season Amazed Canadians - 'I Will Never Forget That Scene!'

Ueno Spring
Visiting Enoshima: The Must-See Spots on Japan’s Famous Day-Trip Island!

Kamakura Forests & Mountains
Japan's Drinking Culture is so Different! Why Are There So Many 'Standing Bars' in Japan?

Ueno Lifestyle
Visiting a Japanese Shinto Shrine – Everything You Need to Know, Step by Step! (Video)

Ueno Shrines
Tokyo Outdoors: Relax at Todoroki Keikoku Ravine, a Nature-Lover's Paradise

Jiyugaoka Rivers, Lakes & Canyons

Tokyo Sightseeing, Your Own Style: Introducing All of Tokyo's Major Neighborhoods

Shibuya Pop Culture

Tokyo is an exciting city that boasts a different taste and atmosphere from area to area. From historic neighborhoods to stylish hot spots of trends and fashion, knowing what kind of place you’re exploring right now helps to make the most out of your sightseeing experience! We’ll look at 21 of Tokyo’s most famous areas around classic sightseeing spots and find out what their style is! Trains take you from one neighborhood to the next conveniently and for little money, and with only a few minutes of public transport, you’ll find yourself standing in an entirely different kind of place. Cherry-pick those spots that fit you and your style the most, along with their unique sights and experiences!