Sawara: A Trip Through Retro Chiba
An authentically traditional town with lots of charm and hardly any crowds.
An authentically traditional town with lots of charm and hardly any crowds.
Discover a wealth of gardens and galleries, with guided tours and castle ruins.
Hello Kitty is one of the trendsetters of Kawaii culture. She has had a significant influence in Japan, with Tokyo …
Voice activated, transparent and inspired by nature, Shibuya is taking public toilets to the next level. Leaving no …
Tokyo Vice—the TV series inspired by the Jake Adelstein book—was shot in Tokyo over 2020/21. Set in 1999, …
Designer manhole covers are a thing in Japan, and there are hundreds of Pokémon-themed ones across the country. …
The mostly flat, utilitarian cityscape of Tokyo doesn’t lend itself to an abundance of romantic spots, but they …
Sakura Furusato Square in Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture, is the ultimate spring day trip. See fields of tulips blooming …
Tokyo's had its fair share of dark times. [Content warning: Article covers themes of violence, torture, and death.]
Tokyo’s love for monuments gets a little strange.
Where to view the Diamond Fuji phenomenon, which occurs when the rising or setting sun aligns with the peak of Mt. Fuji.
This city's trains are so cool it's a wonder there aren't more densha otaku.
Here's why Tsukiji should still be on your itinerary.
Enjoy Tokyo's tallest structure and surrounds without the high costs.
Leave the neon lights of Akihabara and Shinjuku behind, and get to know the other side of the city.
Don't just visit Sensoji —Tokyo's oldest and most famous temple — but really experience it! Learn it's most charming …
From robot restaurants to strange cafes and outlandish fashion, the adjective ‘weird’ has long been synonymous with …
For good luck in the new year, go on the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage (aka Shichifukujin Meguri), which involves …
Take a stroll through this neighborhood for that "million-miles-away" feeling.
Lesser-known Tokyo fish markets and street markets.
Head to these Tokyo rooftops for a short respite from the city below.
For a cityscape like no other, take a walk along Rainbow Bridge for views of Tokyo Bay, Tokyo Tower, skyscrapers and …
A handy guide to Japan temples and shrines. We cover the difference between the two, etiquette and practices, and lucky …
The Tokyo Okutama Busshari Stupa (or Tokyo Peace Pagoda) is hidden in the western tip of Tokyo for hikers, architect …