Tokyo
Discover the best of Tokyo – travel tips, places to visit, local food, and more. Explore the culture, lifestyle, and hidden gems of Japan’s capital city.
Waseda Festival (Waseda-sai): Dates, Food and Tips
Waseda-sai 2026 is on 7 and 8 November. A Waseda alum’s guide to Japan’s biggest university festival: food stalls, stages, access and crowd tips.
The Best Clubs in Tokyo: A Local’s Guide to Dancing Until the First Train
The best clubs in Tokyo by area, from techno at WOMB and hip hop at Harlem to big nights in Shinjuku and Roppongi, with prices, ID rules and dress code.
Akihabara Guide: Things to Do, Anime Shopping, Food and Where to Stay
Everything about Akihabara in one place: anime figures, gashapon, arcades, the pearl gacha, maid cafes, food, where to stay and a plan for one day.
Tokyo Disneyland vs DisneySea: Which Park to Choose
Tokyo Disneyland or DisneySea? Compare rides, atmosphere, shows, food, ticket prices and crowds to pick the right Tokyo Disney park for you.
Narita and Haneda to Tokyo: N’EX vs Bus vs Skyliner
Haneda or Narita to Tokyo: compare the Narita Express, Skyliner, buses, Keikyu and monorail by time and rough cost, plus tips for late arrivals.
Tokyo in Winter: 9 Things to Do from December to February
What to do in Tokyo in winter: Christmas markets, illuminations, Mount Fuji views, onsen and snow monkeys, skiing day trips, winter food, New Year and February tips.
Izakaya Guide: How to Order, Eat and Drink in Japan
How an izakaya works in Japan: otoshi and table charge, what to order, drinks, nomihoudai, etiquette and the best izakaya areas in Tokyo.
Tokyo Subway and Taxi Tips: How to Get Around
How to use the Tokyo subway and taxis: IC cards, Mobile Suica, Tokyo Subway Ticket prices, rush hour tips, taxi fares and taxi apps like GO.
Harajuku Guide: Takeshita Street, Fashion, and Tokyo’s Youth Culture
Harajuku is Tokyo’s capital of street fashion and youth culture, a compact district where bold style, quirky shops, and some of the city’s most photographed streets all sit within a few minutes’ walk of each other. For first-time visitors it can feel overwhelming, so this guide breaks down what Harajuku is, where its fashion came…
Best Observation Decks and Night Views in Tokyo
Best observation decks and night views in Tokyo: Shibuya Sky, Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Roppongi Hills, free viewpoints and tips for sunset photos.
