Culture Kanagawa Shinbun Fireworks Festival Joe Robinson A massive annual firework show in the heart of Yokohama's business district, don't miss next year's!
Culture Kashiwa Matsuri 2025 Late Jul Kashiwa Matsuri is a huge festival with a wide range of street food, music, games, dance, and floats. Despite all the drinking and..
Food Shinjukukappo Nakajima Joe Robinson The sardine-focused lunch menu at Nakajima is cheap Michelin-starred food that's worth queuing for. This is simple Japanese..
Culture The Railway Museum in Saitama Joe Robinson The Railway Museum is a dream come true for anyone with even a passing interest in Japanese transport history. Contains the first..
Culture Hanazono Shrine, Shinjuku Joe Robinson Hanazono Shrine is an unimposing but historical shrine located in the midst of busy streets and tall office buildings. Those seeking..
Food Tandoor Indian Restaurant Joe Robinson Tandoor is a 20-seat Indian restaurant with no fancy decor or pretense, it just serves a great variety of delicious Indian cuisine...
Culture Okochisanso Garden Joe Robinson Okochisanso garden is a pristine example of traditional Japanese horticulture, and you get a free walk through Arashiyama bamboo..
Culture Daigaku Festival at Ikune Shrine 2025 Jul 24th - Jul 25th Centering around an impressive array of almost a hundred lanterns, this is a festival worth a trek to attend. If traditional Japanese..