7 Culture Tokyo Tower at Night-time Manish Prabhune The Skytree may have replaced the Tokyo Tower as a transmissions tower, but it still continues to have its place in our heart...
Culture Short Story of Kachidoki Bridge Manish Prabhune A bridge with a history, Kachidoki Bridge on the Sumida River: I learned about Kachidoki Bridge in 2001, while reading the Ja...
Transportation JR Pass Japan Shehzad Lokhandwalla The best way to travel around Japan is using the JR rail system, and with the pass you can save a lot of money.
Shopping 2K540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN Valerie Kor 2K540 is an art space created using the clever use of space under a highway between Ueno and Akihabara.
7 Culture Odaiba Takoyaki Museum Valerie Kor Some of the top takoyaki food stalls from Osaka are also featured in this Takoyaki Museum in Aqua City in Tokyo, Odaiba.
Culture The Museum of Imperial Collections Etsuko Yamada I believe the Imperial Palace is one of the most famous places in Japan. Yet, I wonder how many people know that the Imperial...
6 Culture Traditional Japanese Shinto Wedding Nicole Bauer Not that Meiji Shrine in Tokyo itself isn't worth a visit, but combining it with a glimpse of a traditional Japanese Shinto w...
Accommodation Oakhouse Kamata 260 Sharehouse Faye Close A eight story, 260-room share house. Near mainline trains for access to the city.
Activities Todai Gingko in Autumn Reika Clare When visiting Tokyo in the period of time between the end of November to the start of December, do make a short trip down to ...
21 Activities Fall at Mount Takao Valerie Kor Fall at Mount Takao, a stunningly vivid display of nature.