9 Culture Shinjuku Cocoon Tower Peter Sidell In Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district, award-winning Cocoon Tower is one of the city's most striking buildings.
Historical The Birthplace of Maneki Neko Emily Ikegami The little white cat that beckons you with its paw is known across Japan, and its humble origin is found right here in Tokyo.
14 Temples & Shrines Zodiac Statues at a Buddhist Temple Cathy Cawood Cute statues representing each animal of the Chinese Zodiac at a temple in Machida.
Gardens & Parks The Jewel of Downtown Tokyo Featured Explore Katsushika, and discover the perfectly preserved spirit, cuisine, and crafts of old Edo.
Culture Unique Ema Across Tokyo Kim Bergström Visit a temple or shrine in Japan, and you'll typically see a bunch of ema – wooden plaques which are used to write prayer..
8 Anime & Manga Happy Life with Rilakkuma Jeremy Yap Japan continual push to churn cute characters that are endeared by the world all over
Culture Omotenashi Nihonbashi Day Tours Anonymous Omotenashi Nihonbashi offers memorable day tours that immerse guests in Nihonbashi’s historical Edo culture combined with its ..
Culture A Kengo Kuma Tour of Tokyo Kim Bergström Kengo Kuma is one of Japan's most well-known architects, and he has designed buildings both here and abroad. In Tokyo alone..