Tokyo
Tweet of the Week #138: Fatigue is ‘No Reason for a Break’ Says Former Tokyo Governor
By Amélie Marie Nishizawa 2 min read
Tokyo’s Club Kids: The Avant-Garde of Gender-Bending Fashion and Drag
An interview with Sisen Murasaki aka DJ Sisen.
Beyond Tokyo’s 23 Wards: Exploring West Tokyo and its Remote Islands
Tokyo is far more expansive than what you can see from atop of one of its many skyscrapers—even on the clearest day.
Make Your Own Kit Kat at Miyashita Park’s Kit Kat Chocolatory
Break me off a piece of my own personalized KitKat bar.
Reflections of Tokyo During the COVID-19 Pandemic, a Photo Essay
Have you ever seen Asakusa this empty?
Nintendo Tokyo: First Japan Store Set to Open in Shibuya on November 22, 2019
As if you needed more reasons to go to Tokyo.
Halloween in Japan: What’s Different?
The appeal of Halloween in Japan lies in two things: commercialism and costumes.
How To Watch A Sumo Morning Training Session
Missed the sumo tournament? Don’t worry, there’s an even better way to experience sumo (and it’s free).
Permanent Poop Museum Now Open in Tokyo
Hanging around like a bad smell, Japan’s pop-up poop museum has found a home.
Tokyo Pride Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary with Biggest Parade Yet
More visibility and support for the LGBTQ community in Japan was on display at this year's Tokyo Pride.
8 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do in Nippori
We’ve tapped into the insider information of Sakura Hotel Nippori to bring you ideas that you won’t find in the local guidebooks.
Mukogaoka Yuen: Exploring Kawasaki’s Cultural Playground
Get artsy with the avant-garde world of Taro Okamoto, the cuteness of Doraemon and your own indigo-dyeing talent.
