Area Guide: Down by the Bay in Kasai Thanks mostly to the IT boom of the early 2000s, Tokyo has seen an increase…
7 Kamakura Confectionery Shops For Traditional Japanese Sweets Often beautiful and delicate, always delectable, Japanese confectionery, called wagashi, have a knack for lifting…
In the Shadows of Tokyo Skytree: An Area Guide The world’s second tallest man-made structure, Tokyo Skytree, dominates the Oshiage neighborhood. But take the…
Tokyo Coffee Shop Mia Mia Fosters a Sense of Community During the Pandemic Danish-French Impressionist Camille Pissarro once wrote, “Blessed are they who see beautiful things in humble…
Tokyo Area Guide: The Changing Face of Ikebukuro The name Ikebukuro no doubt conjures up many images in the mind of Tokyoites. The…
Tokyo New Developments: 5 Facilities Opening this Fall As we’re looking ahead to welcome another new season, Tokyo is getting ready to welcome…
Shibuya’s New-Look Miyashita Park Offers a Glimpse at Tokyo’s Future Joining the city makeover with giants like Shibuya Stream and Scramble Square, the new-and-improved Miyashita…
Kiyosumi Area Guide: Gardens, Art and Good Food on Tokyo’s East Side Look through city guide books, TV shows and even friends’ lists of recommendations, and you’ll…
The 100 Views of Setagaya: 10 of the Best Places to Visit Unlike the 100 Soundscapes of Japan, or The 100 Famous Japanese Mountains, visiting each of…
Tokyo Skytree Town: Area Guide to Japan’s Iconic Tower The Sumida River not only bisects the city of Tokyo, but it also creates a…
Otsuka Area Guide: Tokyo’s Cultural Melting Pot Sandwiched between the neon and high rises of Ikebukuro and the retiree paradise of Sugamo…
Tokyo’s Latest Developments Prepare to Serve Guests in a Post-Covid World Tokyo’s latest development project opened on June 11 to a whole new world. Completed this…
Stepping Out in Daikanyama: An Area Guide Once the coolest neighborhood in town, Daikanyama has weathered stiff competition in recent years with…
7 Things To Do Around Tokyo Station Designed by renowned architect Tatsuno Kingo and completed in 1914, Tokyo Station was designed as…
Shop, Eat, Play in Futako Tamagawa: An Area Guide Head to the banks of the Tama River and discover why this neighborhood’s blend of…
