There’s a big change ahead for souvenir shoppers: from November 1, 2026, Japan is scrapping its shop-now-save-instantly tax-free system. Instead of getting the consumption tax (10%, or 8% on food and
Tokyo events for Monday, July 13, to Sunday, July 19, 2026. Slip on some comfy shoes ’cause this week is all about dancing. From bon odori in Jiyūgaoka to samba at Festival Brazil and Latino, events a
As surprising as it may seem, Narita Airport (NRT) — Tokyo’s main international gateway — is not close to Tokyo at all. So getting from Narita Airport to Tokyo is a bit of a trek. In fact, this Tokyo
In a hurry? Tokyo to Kyoto in 2026: Fastest: Nozomi Shinkansen — ¥14,170 reserved, about 2 hr 15 min (book a one-way ticket on Klook) Cheapest: Overnight highway bus — from ¥2,800, and you save a nig
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In Japan, the parfait stopped being a mere sundae a long time ago. The name is French and the tall glass came from the American soda fountain, but the country’s fruit parlors and kissaten (old-school
Get ready to step into a world of wonders at the teamLab Borderless: Mori Building Digital Art Museum. The new teamLab Borderless opened in 2024 in Azabudai Hills, near Roppongi. With new artworks sit
Tokyo events for Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12, 2026. Giant floats, geisha dances and fireworks – despite the cooler weather, summer has well and truly arrived in Tokyo. This week, Chiba is hosti
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Tanabata festivals are a yearly signal that summer is underway. Also known as “star festivals”, they exist in several cultures, taking names such as Qixi Festival in China and Chilseok in South Korea.
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