Tokyo’s glitzy neighbourhood is more than just a retail paradise. Don’t miss these restaurants, cafés, galleries and more
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Tokyo’s glitzy neighbourhood is more than just a retail paradise. Don’t miss these restaurants, cafés, galleries and more
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Things to do in Tokyo
The latest Tokyo news
Loft’s flagship store in Ginza reopens after major renovations
Tokyo lifestyle store Loft's Ginza flagship location now features five floors of amazing retail therapy
Tokyo Biennale 2023 art festival has started – here are the highlights
Expect live music, immersive installations in public, exhibitions in unconventional spaces, and 10,000 tiny boats
7-Eleven Japan is selling these limited-edition Super Mario insulated mugs
The cups are being released to celebrate the launch of the new Super Mario Wonder game for Nintendo Switch
This Tokyo kaiseki restaurant is one of the world's 25 best restaurants for 2023
Tripadvisor's user-generated reviews ranked Ise Sueyoshi as the second-best fine dining restaurant in the world
Here’s the official 2023 forecast for autumn leaves in Japan – updated
When and where to expect red momiji maple and yellow gingko leaves to hit their peak colour this autumn
33,000 kochia bushes are now growing at Hitachi Seaside Park
The fluffy green summer cypress will turn vibrant red in autumn
Japan has one of the world’s ten most captivating Unesco World Heritage Sites in 2023
A second Unesco World Heritage Site in Japan made the top 20 list
Hakuba has a new giant outdoor swing overlooking the scenic Japanese Alps
The new Hakuba Giant Swing is giving us another reason to visit the mountain resort before the ski season opens
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Summer in Tokyo
Looking for a breezy outdoor bar that serves Japanese craft beer? These venues offer all that – some even come with a view to boot
These Tokyo cafés are open until at least 10pm – the perfect place to finish off your evening with one last drink
12 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
12 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars and restaurants Tokyo has to offer
8 best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
8 best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions
8 best beaches near Tokyo
8 best beaches near Tokyo
Enjoy calm tides, balmy sea breeze and good vibes at these gorgeous sandy beaches near Tokyo in Kanagawa, Chiba, Ibaraki and Shizuoka
9 best public swimming pools in Tokyo – from ¥200 per entry
9 best public swimming pools in Tokyo – from ¥200 per entry
Jump into these cool and cheap local pools in the city – they are open to all swimmers
Japan travel inspo
Leaf Tokyo for these lakes, temples and forests, where you'll find some of Japan's most spectacular autumn foliage
7 hotels and glamping sites in Kawaguchiko with the best Mt Fuji views
7 hotels and glamping sites in Kawaguchiko with the best Mt Fuji views
Book these accommodations and be the envy of all your Instagram followers
17 cool and unique hotels in Tokyo
17 cool and unique hotels in Tokyo
From rooftop onsen and infinity pool to Hello Kitty suites and art rooms, these special Tokyo hotels are worth staying in
7 most beautiful train stations in Japan
7 most beautiful train stations in Japan
Take a trip across Japan to see these incredible railway stops in Tokyo, Kyoto, Kanazawa and more
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list
Japan's 8 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Japan's 8 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Travel off the beaten track to these storybook villages, Edo-era towns with geisha (not Kyoto!) and seaside retreats
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Japan for tourists
A Time Out Tokyo editor’s tips for doing Tokyo on the cheap, from free museums and cheap eats to tourist discounts and more
Tourists with foreign passports can explore Japan on a discount with these affordable train passes by JR
10 best discount train deals and rail passes for short trips from Tokyo
10 best discount train deals and rail passes for short trips from Tokyo
Head to Nikko, Hakone, Kamakura and even Kyoto and Osaka with these cheap shinkansen and local train deals
Overseas tourists can get this exclusive Sanrio Pasmo transport card
Overseas tourists can get this exclusive Sanrio Pasmo transport card
Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card
24 hours in Tokyo: how to enjoy Tokyo's biggest attractions in one day
24 hours in Tokyo: how to enjoy Tokyo's biggest attractions in one day
This no-sleep literary includes breakfast at Toyosu Market, a shopping spree in Ginza and an all-nighter in Kabukicho
5 most useful tourist services and facilities in Tokyo Station
5 most useful tourist services and facilities in Tokyo Station
Find English language support for buying train tickets and planning travel itineraries, plus baggage storage and lockers
What to watch next
3 new Japanese anime titles coming to Netflix in October 2023
The ultimate anime trio to watch on Netflix this month
50 best Japanese movies and series with English subtitles on Netflix
Locally produced, binge-worthy titles to add to your watch list
5 most anticipated Japanese films and anime coming out in 2023
A new Studio Ghibli film and Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Monster’ are hitting cinema screens this year
The best documentaries about Japanese food
Learn about the history, flavours and techniques of Japanese cooking with Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Niki Nakayama, Jiro Ono and more
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Escape the city
These destinations for art and museum lovers are less than two hours from Tokyo, with art by Yayoi Kusama and Rothko
Explore versions of Himeji Castle, Kyoto’s famous torii gate tunnel, a Japanese old town and more in and around Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Find some of Japan’s most beautiful temples, hiking trails and nature attractions no more than a few hours from Tokyo
Five Tokyo islands you didn’t know about but must visit
Five Tokyo islands you didn’t know about but must visit
Step away from the concrete jungle this summer to see these exotic islands that are still part of Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more
Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Get out and about – escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions
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