The Fukushima prefecture antenna shop MIDETTE in Nihonbashi, Tokyo will be hosting a special event for sake fans. The 22 Fukushima Gold Prize winning sake brands from the 2016 sake brewing year’s “Annual Japan Sake Awards” will be a..
The Shinagawa Tourism Association and Japan Travel are joining up to host a free event all about learning and experiencing Japanese culture first hand. The event will be spread over 3 places in the Oi and Ebara districts of Shinagawa and there will b..
Sanrio Puroland, also known as Hello Kitty Land, will host the "Summer Festival in Sanrio Puroland" open from July to September. Surrounded by their favorite Sanrio characters, Hello Kitty fans are able to participate in a Japanese festival..
If you could only choose one place to shop in Tokyo, then Shibuya is the place to be. Famous for its busy and colorful district, packed to the gills with shops, restaurants, clubs and avid shoppers. Shibuya is also famous for its enormous intersection which hundreds of people crossing at any one tim..
Known as the Champs-Élysées of Tokyo, Omotesando’s tree-lined streets are filled with beautiful shops, funky cafes and great restaurants. It is also the gateway to the entrance to the Meiji Jingu Shrine and links on to the very popular Harajuku area including Takeshita Street.&nb..
Shinjuku station: the world's busiest station by far. A place where over 3 million people pass through every single day. A commuter hub where more than 10 different train lines converge. A modern day railway maze where you can easily get lost. It is also an area where entertainment, shopping, n..
CANVAS TOKYO, located on a bustling Hiroo street corner, is different from the usual café. Simple and minimalistic in design, the place provides a blank canvas for creative minds. Offering a range of coffee including espressos, cappuccinos and..
Wondering what you should do with friends after getting off work on a Friday night? Tired of going to all kinds of high-end restaurants with your picky girlfriend? It’s time to check out The Rooftop Beer BBQ Garden – opened again in both ..
The Caretta Shiodome Sky Restaurants are located in the Shiodome area of Minato Ward, just behind Shimbashi Station. The restaurants are on the 46th and 47th floors of a skyscraper. Enjoy a tasty lunch at a reasonable price, or a more elegant meal in..
The elevator doors open and your eyes adjust as you walk into a dimly lit room. No one is behind the counter to greet you and there are no visible doors. Hesitantly, you ring the call bell on the counter. As you wonder if that’s what you’..
When I come to Tokyo I sometimes stay in the urban hubs like Shinjuku or Ueno, but I can then get worn down by the crowds, especially late at night when the club and bar touts are active. So with the subway running until after midnight, it's ofte..
If you have an early departure or late arrival at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, then Kamata is a good place to stay: there are direct trains that get you to or from the airport in twenty minutes, and it also has fast, frequent connections to central To..
National Azabu is located in one of Tokyo's most international communities right in the heart of Minato Ward. It is a short distance from Hiroo Station on the Hibiya subway line. The supermarket provides an international experience - from the ind..
If you're out in the riverside Tokyo suburb of Futako-Tamagawa, ten or fifteen minutes to the west on the train from Shibuya, then it's worth walking a few minutes away from the huge shopping centre that's the area's main draw. In a q..
Diver City Tokyo Plaza is located on the artificial island of Odaiba in Tokyo Bay, a popular sightseeing spot for people from all over the world. If you are flying in or out of Haneda Airport, it is easily reachable as it takes less than 30 minutes b..
