Tokyo can easily surprises you. There’s always a small city into a city. That’s what we were thinking when we reached this elegant restaurant in the relaxed atmosphere of Omotesando district. In our…

See Tokyo at its dynamic best on this jam-packed day of sightseeing ¬ó perfect if your time in Tokyo is limited. A professional guide points out highlights such as the Imperial Palace, Nakamise…

Ikebukuro (池袋, [ikebɯkɯɾo]) is a commercial and entertainment district in Toshima, Tokyo, Japan. Toshima ward offices, Ikebukuro station, and several shops, restaurants, and enormous department stores are located within city limits. At the…

A type of pan-fried batter or savoury pancake, monjayaki is Tokyo’s answer to okonomiyaki, the iconic dish of Hiroshima and Osaka. Monjayaki retains a slightly runny appearance much like melted cheese even when…

On February 24, Netflix released their new documentary show Age of Samurai: Battle for Japan to widespread “Oh heck yeah!” The series, which features reenactments of 16th-century events that ultimately led to the…

It's hard to walk down the aisles of a Japanese supermarket and not pass an extravagant—at least to an expat American—tea section. Naturally, matcha, Japanese green tea, is at the forefront of the…

Capsule architecture by globally renowned architect Kisho Kurokawa (1934-2007) is set to be reborn as an accommodation facility as early as this summer thanks to the creative hands of his 55-year-old son Mikio.Capsule…

Japan’s real-world One-Piece fitness gym is open and lets you pump giant manga meat.Don’t just be the king of the pirates, be the fitness king of the pirates!Japan has a lot of anime-themed…

Situato a Taito, l'Oak Hostel Zen si trova a pochi passi da numerose attrazioni turistiche locali, tra cui il Tempio Toeizan Kaneiji Endon'in e il Museo Nazionale di Tokyo. Coloro che soggiornano presso…

Here’s our Essential Tokyo Travel Guide, giving you EVERYTHING you need to know to travel better for your own Japanese adventure! In this guide, we'll cover how to get to Tokyo from the…