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 ...
Planning Two of Asia's Coolest Neighborhoods Named in Tokyo Kim Bergström Lifestyle magazine Tatler recently released their list of Asia’s 10 coolest neighborhoods, and two standout locations in Toky...
Culture The 99th Tokyo International Gift Show: Spring 2026 Joanna Ligon The Tokyo International Gift Show (TIGS) returns for its 99th spring edition to redefine the beauty and art of gift giving.
Culture Watching Kabuki in Tokyo H. Fern A window into Japan's theatrical history, kabuki deserves a spot on every visitor's itinerary. Here's everything you need to ...
The World Ballet Festival 2027 Veronica Carnevale First held in 1976, the World Ballet Festival is a multi-week event in Tokyo that brings together the world’s most talented d...
9 Culture Art Fair Tokyo Peter Lin A wonderful annual exhibition of international art worth visiting. The setting is in the stunning International Forum Buildi...
6 Food Berg Cafe, Shinjuku Peter Lin Berg is a curious German Gastropub in the basement of a Shinjuku department store. The food is simple yet delicious and the ...
Hamburger Festival 2025 Joanna Ligon The ultimate burger festival returns to Tokyo Bay! Burger lovers from all over Japan are invited to gather at Odaiba’s specia...
Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project 2025 Kim Bergström Running from the start of September to late December, the Sumida River Sumi-Yume Art Project invites visitors to explore a wo...
2000th Starbucks Store to Open in Japan Kim Bergström Japan's first Starbucks store—and the first outside North America—opened in Ginza back in the summer of 1996. It seems fittin...
