Tokyo and Surroundings

Shinjuku Mylord’s New Food Court: Checking Out Amazing, Insta-Worthy Dishes with a Korean Taste Tester and Trend Checker!
[MOVIE] Tokyo Shibuya｜Shibuya Station Area Map & Sightseeing Information
Ikebukuro Station Area Guide: Top 15 Spots When You Escape the Station's Maze!
The Best Variety Stores of Harajuku and Omotesando: Fancy Up Your Life!

Tokyo's Tallest Mountain: 5 Fun Spots to Drop By On the Way to Mount Takao

Mt. Takao Forests & Mountains

Mount Takao is a mountain of beautiful natural sights located within Tokyo itself. It was given the highest rating of three-stars by travel guide Michelin Green Guide Japan and sees a large number of local and international visitors annually - highest in the world, in fact! - because of how accessible it is. Did you also know, however, that the area near Mount Takao in Hachioji town comes packed with plenty of convenient facilities such as restaurants and shopping centers, making it an ideal stopover point to consider for your mountain excursion? It's likely not every day you get to plan a recreational trip to Mount Takao, so why not enhance your trip by dropping by one of the following five charming sightseeing or gourmet spots located nearby? The satisfaction you can glean from this quick diversion will be worth every effort you put in to getting there!

Come for the Sushi, Stay for Everything Else! What Surprisingly Good Food Can You Eat in Tokyo?

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Tokyo Weather: 7-day Forecast for Tokyo and Japan (+What to Wear!)

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Cat Street: Top 5 Second Hand Shops in Harajuku!

Harajuku
The Secret to Crane Games and UFO Catchers! We Took on Akihabara's Latest SEGA Game Center

Akihabara Arcades
Tokyo Trip: Most Popular Spots in Harajuku (September 2019 Ranking)

Harajuku
Kyushu Day Trip: Breathtaking Sights, Scenery & Food Around Aso-Kuju in Kumamoto, Oita!

Tokyo Station Forests & Mountains
Tokyo Trip: Most Popular Spots in Akihabara (September 2019 Ranking)

Akihabara

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

Saitama Suburbs

Moominvalley Park opened on March 16, 2019 near Lake Miyazawa, Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. The first Moomin theme park outside of Finland, visitors can experience life from a Moomin's perspective. Here’s everything you need to know about entrance into the park and many of the highlight attractions!

Bringing Japanese History to Life: Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Historic Sites
True Japanese Craft Beer: 4 Brilliant Brewpubs in Tokyo

Asakusa Other Restaurants
Inside 'Nazuki' - Tokyo Tsukiji's Newest Seafood Restaurant! Traditional Cuisine Meets Cutting-Edge Technology

Tsukiji Other Japanese Food
What Souvenirs To Buy In Tokyo 2019: 18 Of The Best Gift Ideas, Recommended By Local Guides!

Tokyo Station Other Shopping
What Japanese Really Buy At The Supermarket! Check Out Japan’s Top 10 Instant Noodles

Ueno Grocery Stores
Almost Too Big for the Table! 3 Shops with Some of Tokyo’s Thickest Pancakes

Harajuku Other Cafes and Sweets

[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing

Have you always wanted to learn a traditional Japanese instrument? How about one that makes you exercise in the process? If the deep sound and rhythms of the traditional Japanese taiko drums have always spoken to you, why not try your hand at taiko drumming with a dynamic class? As I learned at TAIKO-LAB in Aoyama, taiko is more than just making sound; it’s about feeling the rhythm through your entire being!

Inside Japan's Maid Cafés: Our Unique Experience at Classic Maid Café Mai:lish! (Video)

Akihabara Other Cafes and Sweets
Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
Say Hello to Kitty and Friends at Tokyo’s Cutest Train Station!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Pop Culture
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
Kurayami Gohan – Experiencing the Dinner in the Dark

Asakusa Culture Experience
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts

Sushi, Snacks & More: Sampling 8 Local Treats on Tokyo’s East Side via the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)!

Shibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari Other Restaurants

The Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line) is one of the few remaining trolleys in Tokyo connecting the eastern part of the city with its center. This historic old line evokes memories of a time long ago when the city was crisscrossed by trolleys. Along this tram course there are several delicious places to visit and experience food that has been favored by local residents for decades and which can only be had there. They also make great gifts. The tram offers a one-day ticket for only 400 yen that allows you to get on and off the tram as often as you like—which is perfect for sampling the gourmet dishes offered at places found along the path of the tram.

Hakone Onsen Guide: Mount Fuji Views and More - 3 Hakone Hot Spring Day-trip Plans

Hakone / Odawara Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
Day Trip Around Nikko! Get the Most out of Nikko's Famous Sightseeing Spots and World Heritage Site on the Hato Bus!

Nikko Cultural Heritage Sites
Tokyo’s Top Hotel Chains: Quality Rooms That Won't Bust Your Budget!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Hotels
Must-See Top 30 Food, Shopping and Souvenir Spots in Ginza Tokyo!

Ginza
Relax in Luxury! Seasonal Guide to the Beautiful ‘Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko’

Nikko Ryokan
Shopping at Narita Airport! Top 5 Souvenir Selection for Tourists

Narita Duty Free Shops

Tasting Umaibo – Japan’s Favorite Junk Food Snack!

Tokyo Station

Practically every culture has its tempting snack foods, and Japan is no exception! Umaibo – literally, “tasty stick” – are particularly popular in the country. Made of puffed corn and coming in unique flavors, they have a suggested retail price of 10 yen (less than a dime) – easily affordable by and appealing to kids. Many Japanese likely have warm memories of when they were children and would go to a neighborhood dagashiya (candy shop) and grab either a mentai aji (walleye Pollack roe flavor) or a corn potage flavor and gobble it up on the spot!

How do They do it?! Japanese Fashion and Makeup Trends That Surprised Foreign Visitors!

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

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How Safe is Japan for Tourists? Complete Look at Which Tokyo Areas Are Safe - And Which Aren’t

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Filipinos Recommend: 4 Best spots around Tokyo for shopping!

Shibuya Department Stores
Where to Watch the Game: 4 Best Sports Bars in Shibuya Tokyo!

Shibuya Food Entertainment
Why Are There So Many Standing Bars in Japan?

Akihabara Lifestyle

Complete Guide to Flying Drones in Japan: Etiquette, Laws, and Understanding No-Fly Zones

Tokyo Station

Drones allow you the easiest access to the view of the landscape from heights. So, you can take a picture of where you can't physically enter in, or from the angle impossible to reach yourself. But what are the laws about drones in Japan? Here we explain the ins and outs of flying a drone in Tokyo and around the Japanese countryside!