Plan your April in Tokyo with our events calendar of the best things to do, including spring festivals, Golden Week fun, concerts, and art exhibits. Unless you have a serious cedar pollen allergy,…

Asakusa (浅草) is a district in Taitō, Tokyo, Japan, famous for the Sensō-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals,…

May in Tokyo is always packed with unmissable festivals, parties and other open-air fun, beginning with the latter half of the Golden Week holiday and continuing with local classics like the 700-year-old Sanja…

Hope lights the way. Beyond the clouds, there will be light. Stay inspired in these unprecedented times. Keep dreaming of places and experiences you will still have. Believe that there will be a…

The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Friday that canceling the Games set to open in three months is not being considered, even as the Japanese capital struggles with a resurgence…

Japanese airline ANA is trialing a new innovation that could make your next flight more hygienic — bathroom doors that you can open without having to use your hands.The airline will roll out…

Ramen is one of Japan’s most iconic, much-loved dishes. The combinations of broths, noodles, and toppings are diverse and continue to evolve. If you visit Japan, you’ll be amazed at the countless ramen…

Travel + Leisure, the smart traveller’s magazine choice explores traditional Japanese crafts and four master craftsmen who execute their art with a modern twist. From sword making to sake breweries and traditional confectioneries,…

Hisanori Yamamoto is one of the most famous and serious pizza chefs working in Asia. The team is Japanese and here it actually feels like home, it’s like eating somewhere in the historic…

Tokyo’s Rikugien Gardens, apart from being a gem of an example of an Edo-era formal garden, is home to some of the city’s most beautiful night illuminations. In spring sakura season, center stage…