A Hiker’s Guide to Japan’s Northern Alps When English archaeologist William Gowland coined the term “Japanese Alps” in the late 1800s, he…
Japan Travel Guide 2021: We All Deserve a Wellcation Where will you first travel when the pandemic ends? For many international travelers, Japan is…
Izumo in Shimane Prefecture: Where Heaven and Earth Connect The tranquil time from sunset through dusk, when the sky becomes tinged with intensifying shades…
Discover Why the Shin-etsu Trail is Japan’s Ultimate Hike On the border of Nagano and Niigata prefectures is an area that defies time as its…
The Weekender Christmas Gift Guide Still on the hunt for that perfect present? Here’s our roundup of 23 unique gifts…
You’re Going to Love Weekender’s New, Free Mobile App Weekender’s mobile appearance just got a snazzy makeover thanks to our brand-new Tokyo Weekender app,…
Where to Dig In to Thanksgiving Dinner in Tokyo We are happy to share with you a hearty list of restaurants around Tokyo that are serving…
Book Time in Jimbocho: An Area Guide Once a literary haven for intellectuals and scholars, Jimbocho still honors its cultured heritage by…
Win Dinner Vouchers to the Value of ¥100,000 in Celebration of Our New City Guide This month, we have something new in store for you: when you pick up a…
An Area Guide to Shinjuku and Beyond Take a brisk walk from Shinjuku’s main bustle and you’ll be surprised by what you…
Area Guide: Taking It Easy in Tomigaya Just minutes away from the crowds in Shibuya is a little, quiet neighborhood with the…
July Gallery Guide: Must-See Art Exhibitions A particularly good month for exhibitions, July features plenty of interesting art, photography, illustrations, and…
Area Guide: Where to Shop, Eat, and Play in Chinatown Yokohama’s Chinatown is the largest in Japan – and Asia for that matter. It’s a place to sample cuisine, buy unique items, and be dazzled by the sights.
So You Want to Get Married in Tokyo? Then you’re most likely feeling overwhelmed. Since June is wedding season, we thought it a…
