Top Tokyo Pop Culture Events
Japan is chock full of festivals, and we don’t just mean traditional ones with fireworks and Bon dances. If you like pop culture (be it anime, manga, games, cosplay, J-pop, or even Western fandoms),...
View ArticleThe Cheapo Guide to Yoyogi Park
Tokyo is full of parks, but Yoyogi Park is the true people’s park. Not only is it free, it’s lively and full of people — an excellent place to unwind after a busy week. At 54.1 hectares, Yoyogi Park is...
View ArticleGolden Week in Tokyo: Everything you need to know
Golden Week is one of the most popular times to travel in Japan. And while this may sound great for a second, what it actually means is crowds, sky-high prices for hotels, and even more crowds. Golden...
View ArticleOur Picks for the Best Tokyo Walking Tours
A walking tour in the land of high speed bullet trains? Hear us out: walking tours are a great way to get to know Tokyo — it’s local side, that is. And unlike bus tours, walking tours tend to be...
View ArticleFestival of Lights: Top 6 Firefly Nights Around Tokyo
While it’s not yet summer fireworks season, there are lights in the sky in Japan this time of year — fireflies. That’s right, June and July is mating season for these little glow bugs, which look like...
View ArticleAutumn Flowers in Tokyo: Chrysanthemums and More
When people think of autumn in Japan, they tend to think of leaves bursting into red. But there is more to the season than just the trees undressing; there is a wonderful variety of autumn flowers to...
View ArticleJapanese New Year: Traditions and Celebrations in Tokyo
In Japan, after December 25, it’s as if Christmas never happened. That’s because Christmas here is like Halloween — just another fun holiday without much traditional or religious significance....
View ArticleWhere to See Plum Blossoms in Tokyo: 2024 Edition
Cherry blossoms tend to steal the spotlight in Japan, but there’s another flower that’s also bright pink and breathtaking: the humble plum blossom. Blooming between late January and mid-February, plum...
View Article6 Spectacular Spring Flower Festivals Around Tokyo
While the cherry blossom may be Japan’s most famous spring flower, it is by no means the only one. In fact, you might find that you prefer the drapey purple plumes of fuji-no-hana (wisteria), or the...
View ArticleWhere To See Yaezakura: Late-Blooming Cherry Trees in Tokyo
One important thing to know about cherry blossoms is that there are several kinds. According to the official forecasts, cherry blossom season is quite short — from late March to early April. But that’s...
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