Culture September Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2026 Veronica Carnevale After the July tournament in Nagoya, the fifth Grand Sumo Tournament returns to Tokyo. This 15-day event is a part of a six-t...
Culture Meguro River Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Veronica Carnevale Meguro River is one of Tokyo's best locations for waterside cherry blossoms against an urban setting. During springtime, the ...
Activities Extraordinary Experiences in the Great Nature of Izu-Oshima, the Closest Island From Central Tokyo Laurier Tiernan This article reflects a two-day journey I partook in on the island to sample its bounty. The below paragraphs are peppered wi...
Culture Hinode Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Running for over 30 years now, the Hinode Sakura Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the best of the blossoms on the out...
Culture Vietnam Tet Festival 2026 Kim Bergström If you're in Tokyo and looking for a way to celebrate the Lunar New Year, check out the Vietnam Tet Festival at Yoyogi Park. ...
Culture Tokyo Art Book Fair 2026 Kim Bergström The Tokyo Art Book Fair (TABF) was established in 2009 as Japan’s first event dedicated to art publications, and it brings to...
Nightlife Tamagawa Fireworks Festival 2026 Geoff Day The Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the Tokyo area, and for good reason. This annual spe...
Food Sakura-tei: The World's Largest Okonomiyaki Restaurant Veronica Carnevale Sakura-tei, located in bustling Harajuku, is a unique restaurant where food meets art.
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...
Food SpongeBob Cafe “CAFE Secret Recipe” is Opening for a Limited Time in Shibuya Veronica Carnevale To celebrate SpongeBob’s 25th anniversary, Miyashita Park in Shibuya, Tokyo will be opening a pop-up cafe from June 13 to Nov...