Get a sneak peek of the brand-new teamLab Biovortex Kyoto — opening on October 7, 2025. Tickets are already on sale.

Beneath the carby surface lies a surprisingly keto-friendly food culture. List of keto-friendly foods and restaurants, & key Japanese terms.

If you love Pokémon, then Tokyo is *the* place to be. From shopping to food & where to stay — here's everything

Discover 8 Tokyo summer day trips to suit any taste — be it a beach escape, hiking adventure, or off-the-beaten path to see a giant Buddha.

Get our top recommendations for where to go in Tokyo — all handpicked by our content team. Here's what we tell friends and family.

Sweating through summer in Tokyo? These 12 hotels come with pools worth booking. Find the best rooftop views, guest perks, & day-use options.

Find out what a typical Japanese summer festival is like with our user guide to the sights, eats, games, clothing, music, and more.

PokéPark Kanto is coming.

Here's a mega list of 101 cheap or free things to do in Tokyo. From the cultural and traditional to the quirky and uniquely Tokyo.

A trip to a hot spring (onsen) is a quintessential part of a trip to Japan — or is it? Our survey results were surprising ...

Looking for the perfect summer getaway? Just 2 hours from Kyoto is Amanohashidate — named one of the "3 Great Views"

Planning a trip from Tokyo to Mount Fuji? See your options for transport from the capital to Japan's most famous mountain.

With the recent release of the Nintendo Switch 2 and a raft of new games around the corner, this year’s event in particular has plenty

This two-day EDM extravaganza is set to take over Makuhari Messe. Expect heavy-hitters from around the world and nonstop music.

See how Tenga squeezed its way onto the adult-product scene in Japan.

Photographer Michael Holmes tells us about settling down in Tokyo, starting a photography business, networking, and creating a client base.

Japan loves fireworks festivals, but summer isn't the only time to catch one. Here are the best displays happening throughout the year.

Get a list of free and affordable Tokyo events worth attending in July. Enjoy traditional culture festivals, fireworks, dances, and more.

Don't spend the Tokyo summer months complaining about the heat—here are some tricks to stay cool and have fun, on the cheap.

A rainy day in Tokyo is no reason to stay in. There are plenty of activities for you and the family. Explore hot springs, arcades and more!

These are the best concerts in Japan to check out in 2025 and 2026. See if your favorite band is part of the line-up, and how to get tickets.

The new Don Quijote store in Shinjuku caters specifically to inbound tourists, and tries to make the tax-free shopping experience smoother.

Here are some of the many things you can enjoy on a rainy day in Kyoto — from museums to geisha, shopping, and even shrine &

These fireworks shows in & around Yokohama are fun—expect smaller crowds than Tokyo events. With bonus beach fireworks,

Tokyo events for Monday, June 9 to Sunday, June 15, 2025.

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Experience a traditional and intimate show in the heart of old Tokyo. These geisha dances have some fun for everyone.

Tokyo events for Monday, June 9 to Sunday, June 15, 2025.

These are hands down the best summer music festivals in Japan — get ready for Fuji Rock, Summer Sonic, and some niche alternatives.

The highway-bus pass is available to non-Japanese passport holders. It allows unlimited travel in Ehime, Tokushima, Kagawa, and Kochi.

Take a day trip to these stunning spots in Hakone, Narita, Yokohama and more for bright pink and blue, plus white, hydrangeas in early summer.

Tokyo is full of weird & wonderful drinking spots you can't find anywhere else. Here's our top 7—including

What to drive, where to drive, where to sleep — and more, based on our personal experience road-tripping around Japan.

Watch from Zushi Beach as the sky explodes with fireworks. Find out when it will be held and where to get the best seat.

Got shelves lined with single-origin beans and strong opinions on bloom time? The Tokyo Coffee Festival is calling.

The annual Adachi Fireworks Festival is held along the Arakawa River and has around 13,000 fireworks.

Halal restaurants might be a little hidden, but there's plenty of them in Tokyo. Stop by for everything from tendon to teishoku and ramen.

Firefly festivals in Tokyo light up the early summer season. Here’s where to catch the fleeting glow of these magical insects.

Our recommended list of Tokyo events to check out in June. Of particular note are the firefly festivals and the impressive Torigoe Matsuri.

Kamakura is a popular day trip from Tokyo and we can see why: shrines, temples, beautiful mountains, beaches, and a bustling town of culture.

Check out the fun probiotic factory tour in Ibaraki, special skincare factory tour in Kanagawa, and the famous Yakult Cafe in Utsunomiya.

Understand the options with our practical guide. Cash is no longer king in Japan—though it is still important. Some places are