Tokyo and Surroundings

When to See Mt. Fuji? The Best Time and Season When Japan’s Iconic Mountain is Visible!

Mt. Fuji Landscapes

Mount Fuji is the symbol of Japan and pretty much everyone who comes to Japan wants to see it first-hand. However, the mountain isn’t always visible from Tokyo and even if you stay for a week, weather and season might have it hide behind clouds the entire time. So, when are the best chances of seeing Mount Fuji? Which season is the best, when is the best time of day? How is the weather connected to how Mount Fuji looks? We’ll tell you when to best see Mount Fuji in all its glory from various angles!

Kanamara Matsuri 2019: Toasting “Wa” While Bar-Hopping in Kawasaki!

Kawasaki Other Entertainment Sponsor Content
Doraemon Takes Over Sunshine City Ikebukuro! Snap Away at Special Exhibitions and Photo Spots Galore

Ikebukuro Other Entertainment Sponsor Content
Onsen in Tokyo: Enjoying a Traditional Hot Spring Day at 'Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari'!

Odaiba Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
Forget to Pack it? Don’t Worry! Things You Can Get at Convenience Stores in Japan
March 2019 Weather: 7-day Forecast for Tokyo and Japan (And What to Wear for the Season!)

Tokyo Station Winter
Lost Your Passport in Japan? 8 Things You Need to Know!
Honeymooning in Tokyo: The When and Where for Your Perfect Romantic Getaway

Asakusa Hotels
It's Official: Japan's Cherry Blossom Season Has Begun!

Tokyo Station Spring

Where to Relax in Tokyo? 3 Cozy Cafes in Asakusa, Recommended by a British Writer

Asakusa Other Cafes and Sweets

Writing is hard work, and in many cases it isn’t a case of just sitting down and writing but of having the right atmosphere for writing. That is why as a writer living near Asakusa I have ended up searching out little café gems which are great for working, or relaxing, or just for inspiration – sometimes us writers need a break too! Beyond cafes, Asakusa is a great location as you can easily walk around Sensoji Temple, enjoy a stroll along Sumida River and browse the many shops in this area. However, in terms of cafes there are really a lot! So, I am going to introduce three of my favorite places to go for a cup of coffee.

Japanese Beauty Products, Makeup, and More: The Amazing Cosmetics Floors of 6 Department Stores in and Around Tokyo!

Tokyo Station Department Stores
Sakura Chill Bar: Cherry Blossom Bar with Sakura Petal Pool Opening in Tokyo!

Shibuya Other Restaurants
What Japanese Really Get At The Supermarket: Japan’s Top 10 Drinks!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Grocery Stores
Quirky, Cute & More: Top 10 Items at Sanrio World Ginza!

Ginza Other Shopping
Midnight Dining in Shinjuku?! All the Meat and Rice You Can Eat – for just ¥980!

Shinjuku Yakiniku
Asia's Best-Kept Secret: 10 Reasons why Japan is the Ultimate Ski Trip Destination!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Winter

[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!

Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
[MOVIE] Sightseeing Taxi: Tour Tokyo the Easy Way!

Odaiba Adventure Activities
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

Tips from a Japanese Travel Expert! 10 Things You Must Know Before Making Lodging Reservations in the Tokyo Area

Tokyo Station

The Tokyo area is going to become increasingly livelier as the 2020 Tokyo Olympics draw near. In the last 15 years the number of foreign visitors has increased five-fold and this in turn has made it increasingly more difficult to find accommodations due to most hotels being booked solid. When making reservations hotel confirmations can be quickly made using a reservation web site, however, there are some useful points to keep in mind before looking for a hotel. This article will introduce some useful hints for securing a hotel in Tokyo provided by a veteran traveler who travels to Tokyo weekly on business and who can tell you how to find little-known but good deals.

Complete Inside Guide to Toyosu Market - Tokyo's New Fish Market! Visitor's Course, Restaurants, Easy to Understand Directions!

Odaiba Other Sightseeing
2k540 Aki-Oka Artisan: Tokyo’s Top Spot for Stylish Handmade Souvenirs!

Akihabara Department Stores
The Complete Guide to Narita Airport: All Terminals!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas
Welcome to Tokyo's Trendy Street! Top 6 Recommendations in Shimokitazawa for 2019

Shimokitazawa Other Townscapes
The Complete Guide to Haneda Airport Arrival Lobby

Haneda Other Sightseeing
Rice Cracker Realness: The Top 10 Rice Snack Top-Sellers by Kameda Seika, Loved by all of Japan!

Other Japanese Food

Make Your Tokyo Trip Truly Memorable! 10 Must-Do Things in Asakusa and Ueno

Asakusa Multicultural Towns

Asakusa and Ueno are districts where you can enjoy historical spots and bustling feel that characteristic sense of Old Tokyo. Although they're perfect places to wander around and enjoy the ambiance, here are 10 things to consider adding to your Tokyo trip plan!

(Video) Tokyo's Happo-En: The Majestic Japanese Garden of Eight Views

Shinagawa Gardens
Cleansing with Fire: Spiritual Bonfires during Japanese New Year‬‬‬‬‬‬!

Tokyo Station Winter
You Can Do That in Shibuya? 30 Fun and Interesting Things to Do in Tokyo’s Iconic Neighborhood

Shibuya Downtown
Inked: What is it like to Travel Japan with Tattoos?

Tokyo Station
[MOVIE] A Walking Tour along Narita Omotesando

Narita Old Towns (Shitamachi)
Tokyo Conveyor Belt Sushi: What Japanese Sushi Toppings Do Internationals Like and Hate the Most?

Tokyo Station Sushi

Emergency Info: What to Do When You Get Sick or Injured in Japan

Other Sightseeing

Getting injured or sick is the last thing you need while traveling abroad. Still, sometimes it does happen and getting the help and care you need can be quite the ordeal in a country with different language and culture. Still, there’s no need to panic: from smaller discomforts such as jetlag to being in an accident, here is everything you need to know when getting sick or injured in Japan