Activities A Self-Guided Day in Ikebukuro Serena Ogawa Ikebukuro is a lively area of Tokyo that often gets overlooked in favor of its popular neighbors. However, with dozens of opt...
Activities 3-Day Exploration of Kozushima Veronica Carnevale Kozushima is a roughly 18.5 km2 island situated 180 km south of central Tokyo. The island is renowned for its pristine beache...
Activities 3-Day Tour of Shikinejima Veronica Carnevale Shikinejima, approximately 160 km south of Tokyo, is a 12 km round island popular for its pristine beaches, rocky coves, hot ...
Activities Sumida River Bridge Sakura Train 2026 Kim Bergström Tobu Railways are operating a special Sakura Train between Asakusa Station and Tokyo Sky Tree Station every day from March 20...
Activities 3-Day Adventure in Tama Veronica Carnevale Despite Tokyo’s reputation as a concrete jungle, its Tama area is blessed with natural beauty. The Tama area is home to a num...
Activities Lily Appreciation Love Week 2026 Kim Bergström Each June, Shinagawa Ward bursts into color as Lily Appreciation Love Week kicks off at Samezu Irie Square. This year’s event...
Activities Baba Ramen: Hands-on Cooking Workshop Tom Roseveare With Baba Ramen, discover the secrets of crafting this delectable dish and gain insights into unique techniques and the art o...
Activities Hydrangea Walk at Showa Kinen Park 2025 Kim Bergström From early June to early July, Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park transforms into a lush, rainy season paradise for its annual Hydrange...
Activities Diagon Alley: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter Veronica Carnevale An in-depth look into the Diagon Alley set at Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.
Activities Mt. Fuji Views from Spots in Tokyo Meg Sing Mt. Fuji can be seen from various government buildings, train stations and observation decks in Tokyo, usually for free. Such...
