Tokyo: Tip - What to See & Do
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4 Must Visit Neighborhoods in Tokyo
Ginza Shopping District With its neon lights, towering department stores, and nightclubs, the Ginza Shopping District is a chic, cosmopolitan adventure. You can catch a live Kabuki show, check ... Continue Reading »
A Traditional Tea Ceremony in Tokyo
A traditional tea ceremony is a relaxing, meditative and uniquely Japanese experience. If you are thinking of attending a tea ceremony in Tokyo , it is helpful to understand some of the history ... Continue Reading »
Best Times for Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo, Kyoto and Nara
Timing is everything if you want to experience Japanese cherry trees in full-bloom. The graceful, pink blossoms only flower for a short time and normally fall to the ground about a week after ... Continue Reading »
Day Trip from Tokyo: Seeing the Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto
Late March and early April are the best times to view cherry blossoms (Sakura) in Japan . While cherry blossoms can be seen all over Japan (including in Tokyo ), Kyoto , with its ancient ... Continue Reading »
Get your game on at the Tokyo Game Show!
The Tokyo Game Show is one of the world’s biggest video game exhibitions. A highlight on every avid gamer and developers calendar, the show offers the chance for technology giants such as Sony, ... Continue Reading »
Get Your Motor Running: The 42nd Tokyo Motor Show
One of the world’s top motor shows takes place for the first time in Odaiba in December 2011. Previously held at Makuhari Messe, a commercial district just outside central Tokyo , this will be the ... Continue Reading »
Guide to Tokyo's Imperial Palace
Built on the grounds of a former Edo Castle in central Tokyo , the Imperial Palace is the official residence of Japan ’s Imperial Family. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from ... Continue Reading »
Kabuki Theater in Tokyo
Kabuki is a traditional form of theater that originated in the Edo Period (1603–1867) – a relatively peaceful time in which popular culture flourished. Unlike the older and more refined Japanese ... Continue Reading »
Koyo - Autumn Colors in Tokyo
Spring and autumn are the most popular seasons to visit Japan and to see the country’s natural beauty at its best. Spring is of course cherry blossom season while autumn brings Kōyō (red ... Continue Reading »
Letting it all hang out: Your Guide to Tokyo Onsen
Bathhouses play an essential role in Japanese culture and are used extensively to wash, relax and socialize. No mere bathhouse can call itself an onsen (hot spring), however. Only baths ... Continue Reading »
One Year After the Tsunami: Why You Should Visit Japan Now
It hardly seems possible that it was a year ago that Japan experienced a major natural disaster: an earthquake and tsunami that wiped out entire communities along its eastern seaboard and ... Continue Reading »
Springtime in Tokyo: Top 10 Things to Do
If you’re going to be in Tokyo in the spring then you are in for some treats – 10 treats, to be exact! Below is a list of the top 10 things to do in spring in Tokyo. Editor’s Note: This ... Continue Reading »
The Best Museums in Tokyo
Exploring everything from Japan ’s history and culture to anime, photography and the just plain bizarre is easy. There’s a museum in Tokyo that will inform, entertain and inspire you. Ueno ... Continue Reading »
The Best Places in Tokyo for Kids
Tokyo is not a city that immediately springs to mind when thinking of child-friendly places to take the kids. While parks and playgrounds may be thin on the ground in Tokyo, there’s plenty to ... Continue Reading »
Tips for Visiting Mt Fuji
The snow-capped, cone-shaped image of Japan’s highest mountain, Mt Fuji is one of Japan’s most enduring symbols. Visible from Tokyo on a clear day, the mountain is surrounded by the lakes of ... Continue Reading »
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