Tokyo

Taito-ku has an abundance of new modern facilities to enjoy, the area is full of history and traditional Japanese culture goi...

Akihabara (秋葉原) is the premiere shopping area for electronics, anime, computer and otaku goods in Japan. Are you looking f...

Fancy clubs, great pubs, restaurants galore, high-end shopping and extraordinary art. What do all these things have in common...

Bustling streets, crowded shops, gorgeous clothes, and high-end brand names are all synonymous with the fabulous Ginza area. ...

Known as the Champs-Élysées of Tokyo, Omotesando’s tree-lined streets are filled with beautiful shops, funky cafes and great ...

Gritty or charming? Ikebukuro is probably my favourite area of the city. Often derided as the 'ugly sister' of Tokyo, it is r...

Shinjuku station: the world's busiest station by far. A place where over 3 million people pass through every single day. A co...

Take a breather from the bustling crowds in Shibuya and Shinjuku to hop on the JR Line for Nippori Station. A short walk away...

To the southeast of Tokyo lies a fascinating city – Ota. Surrounded by Tokyo Bay and the Tama River, Ota is a city rich in cu...

Once the first stop on the long road from Tokyo to Kyoto, today Shinagawa is one of Japan's busiest neighborhoods, filled wit...

A 35-minute train ride away from Shinjuku, Machida provides a respite from the chaos in downtown Tokyo. The town offers a mix...

Located on the western end of Tokyo, Okutama is a mountainous range that offers spectacular views for outdoor enthusiasts. La...

Step into the world of youth subculture and quirky fashion in Harajuku, where you will be greeted by groups of teenagers in t...

The first thing that comes to mind when Tsukiji is mentioned is the fish market, and rightly so. Tsukiji Market, one of the l...

Just a stop away from Shinjuku, Nakano is a quiet neighborhood best known for Nakano Broadway, a mall lined with current and ...

All things upscale, Akasaka is located close to Roppongi, and is a convenient stop for those looking to splurge. With luxurio...

Kichijoji lies west of Shinjuku — a little quiet but never out of sight. This neighborhood is often described as one of the m...

Along the fringes of Shibuya and Meguro sit Ebisu, a neighborhood that gives off a calm atmosphere. Apart from being a quiet ...

Edogawa, to the east of the capital, provides a mix of downtown Tokyo surrounded by waterways and parks.

Kōtō, literally "River East", is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. The ward refers to itself as Kōtō City in...

Mitaka city is one of the less crowded areas in western Tokyo. Visit Ghibli museum showcasing the work of the incredible stud...

Jiyugaoka (自由が丘) is located in southern Meguro, Tokyo, and has often been considered as one of the most desirable places ...

Laden with embassies and packed full of international and cosmopolitan leanings, Minato City, or Minato-ku, is one of Tokyo's...

Chuo City is home to some of Japan's most expensive real estate, high end shopping and corporate financial powerhouses. It is...

Sandwiched between Ogikubo and Kichijoji is the atmospheric town of Nishi-Ogikubo which, until recently, has been criminally ...

Tokyo isn’t exactly a city that lacks in artsy, hipster hangouts. From Nakameguro and Kichijoji to Koenji and Daikanyama, the...

Ogikubo has had an historic and profound relationship with a range of disparate cultural markers such as classical music, lit...