Go Local in Nakano: An Area Guide Surrounded by sleepy “bedroom” towns, Nakano has quiet backstreets and a small “downtown” area around…
Taste Tradition in Akasaka: An Area Guide Amidst the urban chaos of Tokyo lie pockets of culture and tradition, one such enclave…
Hop Aboard the Setagaya Tram: A Local’s Guide to the Sights and Highlights It’s a warm, spring day as the Setagaya Line snakes its way through the quiet,…
What to Do in Akihabara: Get Electric in this Electronic Mecca Affectionately known as Akiba, this mecca of electronics and otaku culture has plenty to offer…
Take a Cultural Turn in Shirokane: An Area Guide Long associated with affluence and the wealthy, fashion-conscious “Shiroganese” (a reference to the “Milanese” of…
Romance in Kichijoji: An Area Guide We round up the top date spots in one of Tokyo’s most desirable districts. Words…
Uncover the Real Ikebukuro: An Area Guide Often overlooked and derided as “the gateway to Saitama,” this vast entertainment district has more…
Get Back to Nature in Shakujii: An Area Guide Craving peace and quiet? Explore the charms of Shakujii Koen. Park Off Tokyoites, to some,…
Get a Taste of the Night Life in Yokohama’s Yoshidamachi Shotengai As the world gets ready to come to Japan for the Rugby World Cup in…
Feel Enchanted in Tsukuda: An Area Guide Tsukuda isn’t exactly a physical place. It’s more of an idea, a utopia, an idyll.…
Bancho Just Might Be Tokyo’s Best Kept Secret: An Area Guide An area few seem to know about may hold the key to the ultimate lifestyle…
Craft a Strategy for Kuramae: An Area Guide This Edo period neighborhood on the Sumida River made its name as a storage site…
Under the Tracks in Yurakucho: An Area Guide Surrounded by the extravagance of areas such as Marunouchi, Ginza, Hibiya and Shimbashi, this old-school…
Four Unusual Ways to Enjoy Yokohama Yokohama Port opened to the world in 1859 and the city served as a gateway…
8 Spots You Don’t Want to Miss in Chiyoda If something political is going on in Tokyo – or Japan for that matter – it’s…
