Tokyo events for Monday, February 16, to Sunday, February 22, 2026. From Yokohama to Saitama, Greater Tokyo is putting on a stacked lineup of events this week. Chinatown has a few big days planned, an
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Cherry blossoms tend to steal the spotlight in Japan, but there’s another flower that’s also bright pink and breathtaking: the humble plum blossom. Blooming between late January and mid-February, plu
Shinjuku, with its huge variety of accommodation (not to mention dining, shopping, and nightlife options), is an excellent place to base yourself in Tokyo. But now you need to work out how to get ther
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It will soon be sakura season, so pack a picnic and park yourself under the falling petals. Read on for a list of the best places to see cherry blossoms in Tokyo. We’ve divided our picks into the most
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