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...
Culture Discover Kintsugi in Minami Aoyama Sabrina Stone Experience the art of kintsugi at Utsuwa Omusubi HANARE in Tokyo’s Minami-Aoyama. Learn the traditional technique of repairin...
Culture Tokyo Art Book Fair 2025 Kim Bergström The Tokyo Art Book Fair (TABF) was established in 2009 as Japan’s first event dedicated to art publications, and it brings to...
Nightlife Tamagawa Fireworks Festival 2025 Geoff Day The Tamagawa Fireworks Festival is one of the most anticipated events in the Tokyo area, and for good reason. This annual spe...
Food Sakura-tei: The World's Largest Okonomiyaki Restaurant Veronica Carnevale Sakura-tei, located in bustling Harajuku, is a unique restaurant where food meets art.
Activities Baba Ramen: Hands-on Cooking Workshop Tom Roseveare With Baba Ramen, discover the secrets of crafting this delectable dish and gain insights into unique techniques and the art o...
Food SpongeBob Cafe “CAFE Secret Recipe” is Opening for a Limited Time in Shibuya Veronica Carnevale To celebrate SpongeBob’s 25th anniversary, Miyashita Park in Shibuya, Tokyo will be opening a pop-up cafe from June 13 to Nov...
Activities 2-Day Hachijojima Retreat: Recharge Your Mind and Body Veronica Carnevale Explore an exotic side of Tokyo on Hachijojima! This island paradise, situated about 287 km south of Tokyo, is only about an ...
Activities Formula E: Tokyo E-Prix 2026 Veronica Carnevale Formula E is the world’s first all-electric international single-seater championship. This innovative competition is not only...
Activities Sumida River Bridge Sakura Train 2026 Kim Bergström Tobu Railways are operating a special Sakura Train between Asakusa Station and Tokyo Sky Tree Station every day from March 20...
