Tokyo events for Monday, June 29, to Sunday, July 5, 2026. After a wet weekend, there are more than a few good reasons to get out and have some fun this week. Asakusa is hosting a rare public geisha p
A generation that’s logging off, raiding the early 2000s for inspiration, and falling explosively for one specific boy band — here are the nine trends sweeping Japanese Gen Z right now, specifically t
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Late summer and early autumn is peak typhoon season in Japan. If you’re here between August and October, it’s quite likely that you’ll experience at least one “tropical cyclone”. But they can appear a
Booking an Airbnb-style apartment for your trip to Japan is about to get trickier, at least in the quieter corners of the cities. On June 17, 2026, the Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) announced that it wi
If you’re moving to Tokyo or another part of Japan, you’ll want to set up a Japanese mobile phone number as soon as possible, preferably before you arrive. You’ll need a Japanese phone number to open
Summer leading into early fall is Tokyo’s outdoor drinking season — and there are lots of places to choose from. Here’s a round-up of our favorite Tokyo beer gardens, organized by the best views, date
Tokyo events for Monday, June 22, to Sunday, June 28, 2026. This week’s all about community spirit. Celebrate the neighborhood of Oku Asakusa at the annual Bon Dance Festival, join Kanagawa’s only pri
Tokyo DisneySea turns 25 this year, and to celebrate, a special Disney bullet train will run between Tokyo and Shin-Osaka stations for roughly nine months. The “Sparkling Dreams Shinkansen” made its d
Yoyogi Square in the expansive Yoyogi Park is a sure-fire place to find cultural festivals, amazing performances, and new experiences — and this summer has plenty to choose from. Here are five top pi
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