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!

6 Halal Restaurants in Tokyo: Sushi, Yakiniku, Sweets & More!

Asakusa Sushi

Japan has amazing food to offer and especially Tokyo is a treasure trove of delicious restaurants and dishes. However, particularly travelers from Muslim-majority countries find themselves troubled: are any of these halal restaurants? In recent years, the number of restaurants in Tokyo offering dishes that are both delicious and halal risen greatly! Several restaurants have received a halal certification and we’d like to show you some of our favorites.

Enjoy Tokyo Festival: Beyond 2020 Proves a Hit in Ikebukuro

Ikebukuro Other Sightseeing Sponsor Content
16 Select Hotels Near Narita Airport (NRT): Convenient Places to Stay Around Tokyo!

Narita
Asakusa - Tokyo's Holy Land of Characters! Adorable Moomin, Monchhichi and Astroboy Shops

Asakusa
Supermarkets in Asakusa? Top 5 Shops in Main Areas and Must-Buy Souvenirs in Local Favorite Ozeki

Asakusa
Tokyo's Got Honey! 5 Exclusive 'Ginza Honey' Items You'll Love Digging Into at Matsuya Ginza

Ginza
Sakura Hotel Ikebukuro: Behind the Scenes of this Popular and Budget-Friendly Hotel!

Ikebukuro Hotels
Explore Mount Takao, Tokyo's Cutest Mountain! 1-Day Plan with Hot Springs, Stunning Scenery, and Beer

Tokyo Station Forests & Mountains

The 4 Best Restaurants to Get Cheese Dak Galbi in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo's Koreatown!

Okubo / Takadanobaba Other Korean Food

Recently, Tokyo’s social media is talking about only one thing: cheese dak galbi! While enthusiasts of Korean cuisine immediately know what we’re talking about, here’s an explanation for those who still have to see the light, so to speak: dakgalbi is a Korean dish of stir-fried spicy chicken, seasoned with all sorts of herbs and spices. As the name suggests, cheese dak galbi is served with a whole lot of yummy cheese, generally heated and served separately to make for a gourmet delight of dipping and snacking!

Tokyo, Whoa! Travelers Share 21 Shocking And Surprising Things About Visiting Japan

Shibuya
The Curiously Unusual World of Japanese Pizza

Ueno Pizza
A Wild Meal Appeared! Have Fun With Your Favorite Characters in Tokyo’s Pokémon Café!

Tokyo Station Food Entertainment
What Japanese Really Get At The Supermarket: Japan’s Top 10 Drinks!

Shibuya Grocery Stores
Japan’s Top 30 Best-Selling Beauty Products (And Where to Find Them!)

Tokyo Station
Late-Night Sake Bars & More: Top 3 Recommended Gourmet Spots in Shibuya, Tokyo

Shibuya Other Restaurants

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

Akihabara Culture Experience

Anyone from pros, to amateurs, to people who've never cosplayed before can jump into Studio Crown in Akihabara to experience a professional level of cosplay that's both easy and affordable! Recently LIVE JAPAN took the opportunity to check them out!

Checking Out Tokyo's Samurai Museum: Get to Know the Spirit of Japan’s Ancient Warriors

Shinjuku Other Museums
[MOVIE] Sightseeing Taxi: Tour Tokyo the Easy Way!

Odaiba Adventure Activities
Learn the Art of Flower Arrangement at Ohara School of Ikebana

Harajuku Other Traditional Arts
[MOVIE] Navigating Virtual Airspace with Skyart JAPAN

Shinagawa Adventure Activities
[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
Kurayami Gohan – Experiencing the Dinner in the Dark

Asakusa Culture Experience

Kumagaya Restaurant Guide: Where to Get Food & Drinks During the Rugby World Cup!

Saitama Suburbs Other Restaurants

Kumagaya, where the Rugby World Cup is set to be held this year at the Kumagaya Rugby Grounds, is also known as "Rugby Town," as the sport has been popular here since long ago. The production of wheat is highest in Saitama Prefecture, where Kumagaya is located, so there are many gourmet dishes, including Kumagaya udon, made from flour. There are also many restaurants around the station as well as the rugby field, so you may want to plan a trip to some of these food spots on your way to the game.

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

Shibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari Old Towns (Shitamachi)
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
Nikko Dining Guide: Top 3 Popular Shops You Can't Miss in Nikko!

Nikko Ramen
Tokyo Station’s Souvenir Sales Ranking – Most Popular Items Under $10!

Tokyo Station Other Shopping
Mount Takao Ultimate Guide 2019: Climbing Courses From Beginner to Expert!

Mt. Takao Forests & Mountains
Relax in Luxury! Seasonal Guide to the Beautiful ‘Hoshino Resorts KAI Nikko’

Nikko Ryokan

Hot Springs and Trains – The Customs and Traditions of Japan that Foreign Visitors Cannot get Used to

Tokyo Station

From an outsider’s point of view, Japan is home to many unique customs and traditions. Though it may seem natural to the Japanese, to those from other countries with different upbringings and values, many aren’t able to understand or get used to some of these customs. In general, which customs and traditions do they find the most inconvenient or hardest to get into to? We heard from some foreign visitors about customs in Japan they just haven't got the hang of, and about their thoughts about the traditions here. (The opinions below belong to the respondents)

Why Are There So Many Standing Bars in Japan?

Akihabara Lifestyle
5 Reasons Why Japan Is Said To Be Beautiful

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

Tokyo Station Other Townscapes
Work, College, Entertainment: Why Everything Overconcentrates in Tokyo

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas
Behind the Stereotype: “Japanese People Are So Nice and Polite!”

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

Tokyo Station

Inside One of Japan's 3 Largest Hikiyama Festivals: Chichibu Night Festival Highlights

Saitama Suburbs Japanese Festivals (Matsuri)

All across Japan, interesting festivals are held throughout the year. Often holding great significance within local culture, they are an important part of Japanese society, regardless of the scale. The three largest and most well-known are the “Gion Festival” in Kyoto, the “Takayama Festival” in Hida, and the “Chichibu Night Festival” in Chichibu. Taking place in Saitama Prefecture's Chichibu area, the “Chichibu Night Festival” is an important part of Japan’s historical culture. In 2016 it was registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage as “Chichibu Festival Yatai and Kagura.”