Culture Meguro River Minna no Illumi 2025-2026 Dec 5th - Jan 31st Winter illuminations are a much-loved Tokyo tradition, but what sets the Meguro River Minna no Illumi event apart from others is..
Activities A Festive Escape at The Tokyo EDITION Hotels Kim Bergström Spending winter in Tokyo comes with no shortage of illuminations and seasonal displays, but this year one of the most artful holiday..
Culture Discover Shiga Prefecture: Events at COCOSHIGA in T... Ryan Noble Explore the delicacies and crafts of Shiga Prefecture without ever leaving Tokyo. Visit COCOSHIGA for Shiga-made products and events...
Food A Taste of Shiga at COCOSHIGA Tom Roseveare COCOSHIGA offers a literal taste of Shiga, thanks to its souvenir and craft store, sake tasting bar and Omi beef sukiyaki restaurant,..
Culture Overtourism in Japan: How Bad Is It? Ryan Noble Overtourism in Japan—how bad is it? What are the effects? What can you do to lessen the effects, and where should you go inste..
Recommended Food Yakiniku Inoue Ginza Tom Roseveare In the heart of Ginza, Yakiniku Inoue invites guests to savor some of Tokyo’s finest Japanese Wagyu beef in ways both familiar..
Nightlife VIDEO GAME PROM 2026 Late Sep Power up your nostalgia and party like it’s 1999—Video Game Prom is here! Buy your tickets for the ultimate party for gamers, ..
Culture Ark Hills Autumn Festival 2026 Mid - Late Sep If you're looking for a fun way to celebrate all things fall in Tokyo, head to the ARK Hills Autumn Festival. The event blends..