Culture 9 Things to Do in Tokyo for Introverts Kim Bergström If you're an introvert planning a trip to Tokyo, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by the idea of navigating such a busy and bustling city.
Nightlife Roppongi Music Weeks 2019 Mar 22nd - May 1st 2019 Past Event To celebrate the beginning of a new spring season, Roppongi Music Weeks will run live music events until the end of April at SEL Octagon Tokyo.
Accommodation Tokyo to Introduce 3 Percent Lodging Tax From 2027 Kim Bergström Nov 28, 2025 The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that it intends to move from the current fixed-fee system to a percentage-based tax set at 3 percent of
Culture National Engei Hall in Tokyo 2019 Apr 1st - Jul 21st 2019 Past Event The National Engei Hall in Tokyo is currently hosting a free exhibition until late July celebrating 40 years of traditional engei entertainment in Tokyo
Culture Natsu Biraki Music Festival, Tokyo 2019 Jul 13th - 15th 2019 Past Event The Tokyo 3-day event will be held in Tachikawa from 13-15 July.
Food Tsukuba Ramen Festival 2023 Oct 7th - 9th 2023 Past Event Tsukuba is something of a 'ramen battleground' outside Tokyo, with... dominating the rankings for Ibaraki prefecture, with many of their most famous shops
11 Transportation Cat Stationmaster at Ashinomaki Onsen Tom Roseveare Love took on the honorary role at this small, rural station on the Aizu Line at the turn of 2016, replacing his predecessor 'Bus'.
Activities Seeking Relaxation in the Forest in Japan Alena Eckelmann The forest is Japan’s best kept secret!... recently three new parks were added: Yakushima (Kagoshima Prefecture) in 2012