Wandering Meiji Shrine Michael Williams Meiji Jingu is an impressive shrine constructed in honor of Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken who ruled Japan during the early...
Shopping Uniquely Japanese Shops Peter Sidell Electronics stores, hundred-yen shops, discount stores, "Creative Life" stores, are some of the shops that visitors will find...
Captain Tsubasa Exhibition Sara Pretelli To celebrate the FIFA World Cup, the Ueno Royal Museum is holding the "Captain Tsubasa" exhibition from June 14 to July 16.
Culture Bonsai & Suiseki at Meiji Shrine 2024 Moira Cotter Enjoy a stroll through Meiji Shrine and visit the bonsai and suiseki exhibition which happens every year in June. Bonsai is a...
Beauty & Spa The Hot Springs of Shikine-jima Aric Denfield The best onsen on Shikine-jima, one of Tokyo's islands: Stunning views out to the Philippine Sea; very hard to match!
Activities Tokyo Run: The Imperial Palace Loop Moira Cotter The Imperial Place running loop is a very enjoyable 5km route that runs alongside the palace moat in Tokyo. During springtime...
6 Food Iroha Restaurant in Shibuya Cathy Cawood Iroha Restaurant in Shibuya serves udon with delicious Italian pasta style sauces.
Culture Laos Festival 2024 Todd Wojnowski The Laos Festival in Yoyogi Park brings food, drinks, music and culture to Tokyo. Don't forget to try the laap!
Nightlife Legato Bar and Restaurant, Shibuya Alexandra Dorovici Legato is a bar and restaurant on the 15th floor of E-space Tower with an amazing view of Shibuya with a high class cuisine i...
Food Shin Udon Tokyo Xia Fei Chiew A tiny Udon joint that earns raving reviews from locals and is hidden from travelers...until now.