Area Ikebukuro Gritty or charming? Ikebukuro is probably my favourite area of the city. Often derided as the 'ugly sister' of Tokyo, it is rarely top of any tourist's 'must-see' lists, but..
8 Activities Odaiba Nights Imogen Riethmuller Odaiba is the place to go for world-class dining and leisure activities, and is renowned for its futuristic technologies. With..
Activities 5 Pro Baseball Teams Around Tokyo Todd Wojnowski The Tokyo area has 5 teams in Japan's professional circuit, each with its own personality and style. Here is a preview of all..
Planning Futako-Tamagawa: Child-Friendly Tokyo Kate Neath Five reasons to visit Tokyo's Futako-Tamagawa neighborhood with your kids
Sushi in Ueno Sara Pretelli Ooedo sushi (大江戸寿司) is a chain of sushi restaurant in Ikebukuro, Shinjuku, Shibuya and Ueno.
15 Culture Peony Garden in Machida Cathy Cawood Peony Garden with 2000 peony plants, and Farming Museum in Machida.
Transportation At Ease with Suica Suwannee Payne The Suica card allows you to wander around Tokyo at ease and save a lot of time. Goodbye train ticket machines. Hello Suica, I love..
9 Culture Hamarikyu Gardens at Sunset Andre Moreira Hamarikyu Gardens: Yes, it's possible to relax even in the big city of Tokyo. Proof that Tokyo has a great balance of Nature..
