Tokyo and Surroundings

Having a Fun Japan Trip While Avoiding Infection Risks: Japan Tourism Agency Announces "New Travel Etiquette"
Tokyo Tourist Attractions: 6 Popular Places to Visit Around Shinjuku!
First time in Shibuya Tokyo? Here's Your Easy Guide to the Shibuya and Harajuku Area!

Business hours for facilities may be affected by COVID-19. Shop websites may not be updated with the latest information, so please use caution when visiting.

The Pollen Came Early This Year! Read How Foreign Residents Were Surprised By Hay Fever in Japan

Tokyo Station Spring

It may still be cold weather, but it seems the allergy season has arrived already. On January 22, 2020, the Japan Weather Association released info that the Japanese cedar and cypress pollen season in Tokyo will start in early February. This peak is longer than usual and will last from late February to late March. People with allergies have probably already noticed. But what about tourists? I interviewed foreign people living in Japan about hay fever. I was able to hear the bitter truth about their hay fever in Japan. (Comments are the respondent's personal opinion)

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

Akihabara Sushi
Scenic, Fun, Historical: 4 Incredibly Satisfying Day Trips From Tokyo!

Narita Old Towns (Shitamachi)
Dream Guide to Tokyo’s Top 10 Super Fluffy Pancake Shops

Harajuku Other Cafes and Sweets
Ueno Tokyo: Top 7 Recommended Spots In Tokyo's Souvenir Shopping and Sightseeing Paradise!

Ueno
3 Nightlife Spots in Ueno for Sophisticated Fun After the Last Train has Departed

Ueno Shows
'That's Hard For a Chinese Person!' 5 Things That Shocked Chinese Women After Marrying Japanese Men

Tokyo Station Other Sightseeing

Dining in Tokyo: 4 Late-night Dinner Spots in Asakusa!

Asakusa Yakiniku

Asakusa is a popular tourist hang-out by day and an equally popular tourist resting place by night. So if you wanna grab some dinner near your hotel or have your evening culminate with a late-night feast then we've got a few hot recommendations for you. Here's four of the best dinner spots in Asakusa that stay open past your bedtime!

Romance in Japan: Top 6 Amazing Places People Proposed Around Japan

Tokyo Station
Shimokitazawa Guide: Fashion Walk Around Tokyo’s Artsy Neighborhood!

Shimokitazawa Old Towns (Shitamachi)
'Tokyo, Whoa!' Travelers Share 21 Shocking And Surprising Things About Visiting Japan

Ueno
Tokyo Banana Releases New Cookie With Surprise Ingredient!

Tokyo Station Department Stores
Daiso, Japan’s Famous 100-Yen Store: Top 7 Fancy Souvenirs on a Budget!

Tokyo Station 100 Yen Shops
18 of The Best, Super-Japanese Gift Ideas to Look Forward to in Tokyo!

Asakusa Other Shopping

Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts

Ikebana, flower arrangement, is one of Japan’s most treasured art forms, a time-honored tradition that continues to be relevant even in today’s modern society. Beautifully arranged flowers and plants have permeated Japanese culture in a way that is seldom found in others. The Ohara School of Ikebana has played a major part in keeping the tradition alive, through its many schools in Japan, as well as its 59 chapters abroad, with over 300,000 members worldwide. The beauty of the Ohara School is not only in its floral arrangements, but its ability to share the culture of ikebana with the world. I visited the Ohara Center of Tokyo to try an ikebana class to learn more about this traditional art form.

Say Hello to Kitty and Friends at Tokyo’s Cutest Train Station!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Pop Culture
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows

Tokyo's Secret to Quality Hotels on a Budget: Top Local Hotel Chains!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Hotels

Business hotels are known for their reasonable prices, excellent access, and good service. Many visitors to Tokyo choose to stay at such hotels to save their budget for food and sightseeing. Even though weekends and holidays may cause spiking prices, booking at the right time will result in big discounts and unbelievably low prices, even right in the heart of Tokyo. To make navigating Japan’s business hotels easier, we have compiled the major chains that can be found all across the country and listed their features, pros, and prices.

Sweet Delights: Tokyo’s Top 5 All-You-Can-Eat Dessert Buffets

Shinjuku Other Cafes and Sweets
Perfect for Families on a Budget! Top 5 Places in Shibuya you Can Enjoy For Free

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
How to Choose Your 2020 Tokyo Hotel: Top 5 Neighborhoods Recommended by International Residents

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

Shibuya Department Stores
Shibamata: Snacking and Sightseeing in Tokyo’s Old Edo Neighborhood

Shibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari Old Towns (Shitamachi)
Iconic Neighborhoods and More: Inside Tokyo's Top 10 Shopping Streets

Ueno Other Sightseeing

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

Tokyo Station Other Townscapes

Tokyo endlessly remains a mysterious city even for those who have lived here their entire lives. Every crevice seems to hold a hidden treasure, some that aren’t marked by a sign or even show up on Google Maps. From timeless local bars to hip new hangout spots, eateries, and nightlife, we asked five Tokyo expats to share their favorite places around Tokyo that are often missed in guidebooks and visitor recommendations!

Filipinos Recommend: 4 Best spots around Tokyo for shopping!

Shibuya Department Stores
'Is This Some Kind of Rally?!' 5 Things About Tokyo City that Shock People from the Countryside!

Tokyo Station
Visiting Tokyo: The Ultimate Asakusa and Odaiba 1-Day Itinerary

Asakusa Other Townscapes
How is This Station So Hard to Exit?! Mastering Tokyo Ueno Station to See the Sights

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

Kamakura Other Townscapes
'Japanese Drivers...' 5 Weird Things That Shocked a Veteran Taiwanese Traveler About Japan!

Tokyo Station

Avoid Luggage Problems! Check Tokyo Metro's Open Coin Lockers!

Ueno Other Sightseeing

Ah yes, luggage. The biggest obstacle on anyone’s holiday. In a crowded city like Tokyo, the last thing you want to do is be burdened by your bags. In Japan, it’s common to use coin lockers in stations or towns to help lighten your trip, but it is also equally common to discover no lockers available despite making a long way down to it. This time, we’ll be introducing a smart way of getting around this problem: the “Coin Locker Availability Checker”.