The Tokyo International Art Fair bring more than 150 exhibitors and talented emerging artists from all around the world together to offer Art Collectors a unique opportunity to purchase modern and contemporary pieces of art. This exhibition will sho..
Japan’s complex anime culture may seem intimidating, but never fear: Japan is obsessed with Captain America and Spiderman, too! The first exhibition dedicated to Marvel Comics opens at the Mori Tower from April 7 to June 25. Building on t..
From May 29th to June 27th 2017 in Asakusa, the world-famous performance group SIRO-A will launch a new non-verbal performance, That's ZENtertainment!, an amazing mix of cutting edge technology and traditional Japanese culture. The group'..
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..
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 its working class charms are worthy of a visit. Hosting the second busiest train station in Japan (and th..
The spring rose festivals are in full swing now, so it's high time to visit Kyu-Furukawa Garden in Nishigahara (easily accessed from Komagome or Nishigahara stations). On you way back, why not drink a cup of coffee with a piece of delicious ..
Newly opened in Shibuya's Cultural Village, J.S. Curry aims for providing food that matches a dynamic lifestyle. They use local ingredients with elements of different seasons to provide the most authentic Japanese curry. There are two selectio..
Immediately across the road from the Waseda exit of Takadanobaba station, there's an otherwise nondescript building that seems to be the focus of the Myanmar community in Tokyo. On its upper floors there are a handful of small stores selling impo..
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..
Jazz has been interwoven in the tapestry of the Tokyo art scene since it first seized the country in the 1920s. Its development from then has been long and turbulent. The 20th century saw it battered by the skepticism of the conservative class, who a..
Tokyo Skytree is a very attractive touristy place, of course, as it’s the tallest building in Japan. There is a lot of information about the tower and its observation decks and facilities. I was curious, of course, so I went to the Skytree as s..
Koganei Park is the second largest park in the Tokyo metropolitan area. It was opened in 1954. It features a number of attractions including its spacious grassy area, surrounding forests, cherry trees, children’s playgrounds, an archery area, a..
