8 Culture Sasadera Temple in Shinjuku Peter Sidell Close to Shinjuku Park in central Tokyo, Sasadera is a peaceful Buddhist temple with a relaxing atmosphere.
19 Culture Hanami Season at Shinjuku Gyoen Elena Lisina Sakura photos taken in Shinjuku Gyoen on a bright spring day
15 Culture Experience Kabuki Music Aude Beaumond Get the opportunity to experience Kabuki performances by professionals in an intimate setting and try playing some traditiona...
Culture Golden Gai Golden Tips Lisa Wallin Golden Gai is a feat for the eyes and a lot of fun if you're into small, quirky bars. Here are some tips to make your visit s...
Culture Some no Komichi Dyeing Festival 2025 Japan Travel Traditionally, dye producers used to hang their dyed fabric along the Myoshoji River in the Nakai/Ochiai neighbourhood.
Culture Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building in Shinjuku Jemma King The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building towers over the west side of Shinjuku and is hard to miss. It provides visitors wi...
Culture Oiwa-Inari Tamiya shrine José Manuel Zardain Oiwa-Inari Tamiya shrine was once the setting of the most famous Japanese horror story. It is now a shrine use to worship Oiw...
Culture Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku Joe Robinson Hanazono Shrine is an unimposing but historical shrine located in the midst of busy streets and tall office buildings. Those...
14 Culture Bibliophilic & Bookunion Jeradyne Cheong Tucked away upstairs on a busy street in Shinjuku is Bibliophilic & Bookunion, a place to get music related vintage books and...
10 Culture Tokyo's Sakura Illuminations Kylie Plester Some of the best spots to see Sakura illuminations in Tokyo.
