Culture January Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo) 2027 Veronica Carnevale Japan's six-tournament sumo season starts in mid-January with the January Grand Sumo Tournament.
Culture Discovering Cinnamoroll in Shinagawa City Japan Travel Step into the whimsical realm of Shinagawa City, where the beloved Sanrio character ‘Cinnamoroll’ graces the skies with his a...
Activities Keiō Mogusaen Plum Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Keiō Mogusaen is home to around 500 plum trees, and a festival is held at the garden when the blossoms are at their best.
6 Culture Tokyo: the City of a Thousand Faces Alessio Pompeo In this article, I share my experience during a Iaido workshop, offering a fascinating account of a journey into Japanese tra...
Food Gyoza Bar Keisuke Alessio Pompeo Gyoza Bar Keisuke in Asakusa offers an authentic taste of Japan with its fresh, traditional dumplings. Customers can enjoy va...
6 Food M&C Cafe, Marunouchi Peter Lin M&C Cafe is a yoshoku restaurant in Marunouchi. The beef hayashi rice is hearty and delicious.
9 Accommodation The Okura Tokyo Peter Lin The Okura Tokyo is a beautiful modern hotel in quiet Toranomon. It has a retro feel but is modern in amenities and with exce...
6 Food Dug Jazz Cafe & Bar Peter Lin Dug is a classic retro jazz bar in Shinjuku with a cozy vibe and great ambiance. Spend the afternoon or evening listening qu...
Activities Sakura Yoga 2026 Kim Bergström A unique, self-care inspired way to enjoy the best of cherry blossom season is at the Sakura Yoga event in Tokyo, which origi...
7 Food Paris Ogawaken in Shimbashi Peter Lin Paris Ogawaken is a famous bakery cafe in Shimbashi. There is a tea salon serving desserts as well as a pastry shop with a s...