Activities Basics of Running in Tokyo Sherilyn Siy Running in Tokyo can seem daunting to someone who may not speak, let alone read, Japanese. Here are some helpful pointers to h..
Culture Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri 2026 Mid Aug The Fukagawa Hachiman Matruri is one of the three biggest festivals held in Toyo. Nicknamed mizu-kake matsuri, literally water throwing..
Shopping The Booksellers of Jimbocho Scott Brause Tokyo has one of the world's largest collections of bookstores, many with lots of books in western languages. Find rare books,..
7 Activities A Stroll Along the Kyunaka River Susann Schuster The Kyunaka River lies near the Arakawa River and is a small relaxing oasis. Beautiful Hydrangeas line the walking trail and small..
9 Activities Art Aquarium 2018 Sherilyn Siy Watching the goldfish's beautiful luminous body swimming elegantly in clear waters is believed to have a cooling and healing..
Culture Experience Playing Japanese Drums Brad Stephens Learn how to play the Japanese drum, the taiko, at Taiko Lab Studios in Tokyo and four other cities around Japan.
Food Hakkaisan Nihonbashi Sherilyn Siy Hakkaisan Brewery is founded in Niigata Prefecture, famous for its high-quality rice which is the main ingredient of sake, as well..
6 Shopping Okui Kaiseido, Tokyo Sherilyn Siy Okui Kaiseido was founded in 1871 in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Ninety percent of Japan's kombu is sourced from Hokkaido where..