Activities Mignon Fuwafuwa Matsuri 2025 Kim Bergström Tokyo's Sanrio Puroland is set to host a summertime Tanabata-themed celebration, the Mignon Fuwafuwa Matsuri, from early June...
Culture The Art of Getting Lost: Sloped Roads & Archaic Tales Geoff Day Forget the neon blur of Roppongi's nightlife. Ditch the predictable postcard views. Instead, lace up your walking shoes and p...
Activities Night Sakura Pilgrimage at Yasukuni Shrine 2026 Kim Bergström For three nights in late March, Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine will host the Night Cherry Blossom Pilgrimage, an event that invites ...
Activities 5 Reasons to Visit Showa Kinen Park in Spring Kim Bergström Tokyo's Showa Kinen Park is one beautiful place well worth exploring during the spring season, and this guide covers five gre...
Culture Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea Veronica Carnevale Miyakejima is located approximately 180 kilometers south of mainland Tokyo and is a part of the Izu Islands. With Mt. Oyama—a...
Activities World Athletics Championships 2025 Kim Bergström From September 13th to 21st, Tokyo will host the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships at the Japan National Stad...
Food Chocolate Mint Party at Tobu Ikebukuro 2025 Kim Bergström Chocolate mint is a flavor that signals the start of Japan’s warmer months, and it's once again stepping into the spotlight a...
Food Chiikawa Ramen Buta Relocating to Ikebukuro Kim Bergström The popular Chiikawa Ramen Buta is relocating, and reopening with a new setup at Ikebukuro PARCO starting from Saturday, May ...
Culture MATSURI JAPAN at Takanawa Gateway City 2025 Kim Bergström Step into the world of Japanese festivals at Matsuri Japan 2025, a two-day event in late June at Tokyo’s brand-new Takanawa G...
Food Blooming Summer Afternoon Tea 2025 Kim Bergström For vegan travelers heading to Tokyo over the warmer months, The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho is hosting a seasonal, plant-ba...