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
Every year, the closing of the rainy season marks the opening of Tokyo’s famous “end-of-summer” bargain sales — which, despite the name, happen before summer has reached its peak. The Tokyo summer sal
Many Pokémon fans dream of visiting Japan for its iconic Pokémon attractions. From trading cards to PokéPark KANTO, there’s so much you don’t want to miss out on. But some of the most sought-after exp
July marks the start of the summer festival season in Japan, and that means fireworks, traditional matsuri (festivals), and plenty of delicious yakisoba noodles. Yoyogi Park is hosting some large-sca
Tokyo events for Monday, June 15, to Sunday, June 21, 2026. This week, head to Zōjōji Temple for Candle Night, enjoy Japanese music, art, and cuisine in Asakusa, then get a taste of international cult
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Tokyo events for Monday, June 1, to Sunday, June 7, 2026. Tokyo Pride brings an extra splash of color to Harajuku this weekend. Pride Festival will take over Yoyogi Park for two days while the Pride P
Tokyo fireworks festivals are the perfect excuse to don a yukata and have a picnic get-together. Here’s a round-up of what to see, where, and when — with tips for getting the best experience. Held mai
Nighttime is when the fun starts in Tokyo. You didn’t come here to call it a day when the sun goes down. Or maybe the jetlag has you in the mood to stay out until sunrise. Either way, we’ve got a nigh
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