This annual event held in Nihonbashi is back and better than ever - ECO EDO Nihonbashi 2018 will consist of a variety of events and attractions, fun for all ages! This year's theme is to 'cool off' with all five senses, through admi..
Technicolor lights and 5,000 kingyo (goldfish) inside 70 aquariums made up the installation from 'aquarium artist' Hidetomo Kimura. Kimura is the preeminent contemporary artist in the field of goldfish aquarium art, weaving the natural ecosys..
What happens when you put arts, illuminations, Edo and a handful of goldfishes all in one pot? The Eco Edo Nihonbashi Art Aquarium 2018 has the answer for you. The Eco Edo Art Aquarium is an experimental art exhibition, a twenty-first century ultra-a..
Join photographer Les Taylor on a 12-day photography adventure exploring the beauty of Japan s cherry blossom season! You ll visit some of Japan s best locations, ride the shinkansen (bullet train), try delicious Japanese food, and see the beautifu..
Japan Travel takes you on a spectacular adventure to Miyakejima Island - swim with friendly wild dolphins, go snorkeling, scuba diving, explore the island, or just take a dip in an onsen hot spring and relax!
The Japan Rail Pass is a multi-use all-you-can-ride rail ticket and gives you unlimited access on JR national trains, JR bus services and the JR ferry service to Miyajima Island. Also included are the Shinkansen bullet trains (except the Nozomi Miz..
Get ready for one of the most memorable, only-in-Japan experiences! Be captivated by the sensory overload of the show including robots, dancers in robot costumes, lights, music and action!
Explore the renown Tsukiji Market with a professional, English-speaking tour guide! Watch the infamous Tuna Auction (optional add-on) in the early morning and explore the Tsukiji Fish Market afterwards in this extensive tour!
Turn the city of Tokyo into your playground during this 4-hour guided city adventure by bike. Tick all of the capital s most enchanting sightseeing destinations off your bucket list, making stops at Ōta Memorial Museum of Art, Tsukiji Fish Market, an..
Located on the western end of Tokyo, Okutama is a mountainous range that offers spectacular views for outdoor enthusiasts. Lake Okutama, a vast body of water that stretches to Yamanashi Prefecture, is placed against the backdrop of Mount Ozen (1,405 m) and Mount Otake (1,267 m), two of the tallest m..
A 35-minute train ride away from Shinjuku, Machida provides a respite from the chaos in downtown Tokyo. The town offers a mix of traditional charms and modern entertainment to keep visitors busy. Animal lovers can head straight for Squirrel Park, where 100 squirrels roam and can be fed. For farming ..
Step into the world of youth subculture and quirky fashion in Harajuku, where you will be greeted by groups of teenagers in the wildest outfits. This is one of Tokyo's vibrant towns - a combination of an urban facade and traditional attractions. There is much to do in Harajuku, starting fr..
We eat seeds all the time. Yet, from spitting sunflower shells at baseball games to happily munching everything bagels in the morning, we rarely notice the beauty behind what we're actually consuming. [photo id='187861'] Tree by NAKED yoyogi pa..
A bowl of soup is great comfort food, and some kinds of soup - chicken soup, borscht and tomato soup - are not only soothing but touted as remedies for all kinds of ailments. Soup Plus, a tiny shop just off Omotesando, goes a little further with its ..
Draped by a couple of short noren curtains, you could be forgiven for walking past Sushi Okame and imagining that you had just spied a cheap drinking bar, before going on your way and thinking nothing of it. But this tiny standing-only establishment ..
Faced with a late night and early next-day departure from Tokyo one time, I decided (as I often do) that it would be easier to stay in town rather than go home then get up early and come back in again for my bus. Not needing luxury I looked for somew..
Located minutes from the Imperial Palace grounds near Takebashi station, Nine Hours opened its sixth location in March 2018 continuing the expansion of this capsule hotel chain. The capsule hotel concept has fascinated yet also bemused many a travele..
Guesthouse Sensu is a fascinating and cozy place, and its owner, who goes by the name Toshi, has a rather interesting background. He was born and raised in Ota City and has been practicing tea ceremony-known in Japanese as 'sado' (t..
I'm sure they are out there. But at the moment, I've yet to meet a person who hasn't been impressed by, if not become a fan of, Studio Ghibli after watching one of their productions. One of the most endearing attractions for both locals a..
In the busy streets of Asakusa, there is a cozy cafe where you can rest and enjoy a nice snack with your friends. It is called Tengoku Cafe, and it is located near the big department store known as Don Quijote. For those of you who doesn't know, ..
Due Italian in Tokyo's Yotsuya district provides a creative twist on ramen - fusing elements of Italian cuisine with the Japanese classic dish. Owner chef Ishizuka-san's background in Italian cooking combines delightfully with Japan'..
