Activities Mukojima Hyakkaen Plum Festival Kim An annual festival at Tokyo's Mukojima Hyakkaen gardens celebrates all things plum blossoms, with a variety of Edo period ins...
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 Spy X Family Exhibition Kim The Suginami Animation Museum is hosting a Spy x Family exhibition until the end of March 2024, and it's set to include famou...
Culture Ikebukuro Bread Festival Kim 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 Kim 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 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...
Shitamachi Evening Cool Kim A special event at the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in early August allows patrons to explore the grounds after da...
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...
Culture Ikebukuro Mensore Festival Kim If you can't make it to Okinawa, the Ikebukuro area of Tokyo is hosting the Sunshine City Okinawa Mensore Festival this May –...