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Yanaka on a Weekday Morning
Yanaka on a Weekday Morning The Tokyo that survived the firebombings. Hilly, tangled with temples, wooden houses leaning into narrow lanes, local cats outnum...
Off the Radar: Tokyo Spots Only Locals Know
Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Tokyo lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks. After years...
Mount Takao in November
Mount Takao in November 599 meters, forty-seven minutes from Shinjuku on the Keio Line. Come on a weekday — a November weekend turns it into a queue in hikin...
The Nezu Museum and Its Garden
The Nezu Museum and Its Garden Omotesando, one of Tokyo's most fashionable streets. The facade is a long wall of bamboo and dark timber — blank, offering not...
Upcoming Events in Tokyo
Here are the top events and happenings in Tokyo, Japan for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — mark y...
Yanaka's Wooden Tokyo
Yanaka's Wooden Tokyo The neighborhood that survived the 1945 firebombing. Between Nippori and Sendagi stations — narrow lanes, wooden houses, family shops t...
Meiji Shrine Forest: Artificial and Ancient
Meiji Shrine Forest: Artificial and Ancient 175 acres between Harajuku and Shinjuku. Entirely planted in 1920 by 100,000 volunteers who donated 365 tree spec...
Tokyo Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat
Tokyo, Japan has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restaurants you absolute...
teamLab Borderless: The Art That Won't Stay Still
teamLab Borderless: The Art That Won't Stay Still 10,000 square meters of digital art at Azabudai Hills. No frames, no fixed locations. Installations flow fr...
Mount Takao: Cedar Cathedral From Shinjuku
Mount Takao: Cedar Cathedral From Shinjuku 47 minutes on the Keio Line from Shinjuku. 599 meters. The Omotesando Trail climbs through cedar forest — trunks w...
Top 10 Things To Do in Tokyo
Whether you're visiting Tokyo, Japan for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best experiences this...
Welcome to visittokyo.chat
Welcome to visittokyo.chat — your go-to local guide for everything happening in Tokyo, Japan! Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent transplant, or pla...
Tokyo Nightlife Is Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Roppongi
Tokyo Nightlife Is Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Roppongi Golden Gai in Shinjuku is six alleys of tiny bars (6-10 seats each), each with its own character — some we...
Kabukichō Is Tokyo's Adult Entertainment Capital
Kabukichō Is Tokyo's Adult Entertainment Capital Kabukichō in Shinjuku is Tokyo's largest and most visible adult-entertainment district — host and hostess cl...
Chiyoda Sakura Festival Runs Through April 22 in the Heart of Tokyo
Chiyoda Sakura Festival Runs Through April 22 in the Heart of Tokyo Even with the main sakura bloom peaking earlier this year, the Sakura Festival in Chiyoda...
BTS Announces Pair of Tokyo Dome Dates on Their ARIRANG World Tour
BTS Announces Pair of Tokyo Dome Dates on Their ARIRANG World Tour The most anticipated K-pop tour of the decade returns to Tokyo. BTS has confirmed a pair o...
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