Culture Family Fun in Tokyo’s Tama Region Veronica Carnevale Craft a vacation the whole family will enjoy in Tokyo’s Tama region. Compared to the fast-paced vibes of central Tokyo, Tama ...
Culture Ikebukuro Bread Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Ikebukuro Bread Festival has been running for over a decade now, and the six-day event sees over 50 bakeries descending o...
Culture Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026 Kim Bergström Running for over a decade, the Kanda Curry Grand Prix is a celebration of this beloved dish in its myriad forms. The two-day ...
Sanrio Rooms Coming to Tokyo Dome Hotel Kim Bergström Tokyo Dome Hotel will be operating two new themed rooms Sanrio-themed rooms (My Melody and Kuromi) which will be available fo...
Transportation What is a Help Mark Badge in Japan? Emi Takahata A "Help Mark" is a tag that people can carry to signify that they may need support. People with disabilities or those who nee...
Oedo Beer Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Oedo Beer Festival is a great way to sample craft beers, and there will be a variety of domestic and foreign brews availa...
Activities Immerse Yourself in Sanrio Puroland’s Miracle Gift Parade Liz Ong For the first time in a little over three years, visitors to Sanrio Puroland will be able to experience the theme park’s icon...
Shopping Haneda Airport Garden Veronica Carnevale Haneda Airport Garden, connected directly to Haneda Airport International Terminal 3, is a multi-purpose facility home to sho...
Activities Catching and Collecting in the Dinosaur Forest Veronica Carnevale Located in the quirky district of Harajuku, “Catching and Collecting in the Dinosaur Forest” is a new collaboration between G...
Activities Edomae Kisen Boat Cruise Julian Kloby It's springtime in Japan, one of the most popular times for tourists this year. Springtime also means plenty of blooming saku...
