Tokyo events for Monday, May 6 to Sunday, May 12, 2024. This week is a little quieter than the last, but the following events are ready to spice up your life. For those who love to shock their taste buds, you can get your kick at either the Thai Festival or Sichuan Festa, or take it easy with flea markets and tea ceremonies. Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our events newsletter. Thai Festival Tokyo’s Thai Festival is back! As one of the largest and most anticipated festivals, the Thai Festival is held in the spring at Yoyogi Park each year. Thousands of people attend, making it one of the bi ..read more

If you’re traveling between Tokyo and Osaka, or Tokyo and Kyoto, then the Tōkaidō Shinkansen is easily the most convenient option. Here’s everything you need to know about Japan’s busiest bullet-train line. Launched in 1964, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen was the world’s first high-speed rail line. Today, it is operated by JR Central and is the busiest Shinkansen route in Japan — ferrying tourists and locals alike between two of Japan’s most populated — and popular — cities. After stopping in Kyoto and Osaka, the Tōkaidō Shinkansen trains often continue along the Sanyō Shinkansen route to Kyūshū. Jump ..read more

Tokyo events for Monday, April 29 to Sunday, May 5, 2024. While many Tokyo residents will escape the city this week — due to the Golden Week holidays — many others will stay to take advantage of the celebrations. Week-long food and drink festivals, along with culture events and flea markets at Yoyogi Park are on the itinerary. But there are also traditional parades, flower festivals, and (for the Star Wars fans) May the Fourth. Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our events newsletter. Shiofune Kannon Temple Azalea Festival Although a little bit further away from Tokyo than the Nezu Shrine Azale ..read more

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Tokyo is a great place to get a filling meal for ¥1,000 or less. But stretching the purse strings to ¥5,000 opens up a whole new world of flavor. Here are some of the best restaurants around Tokyo where you can treat yourself to a special meal for ¥5,000, give or take a few coins. We cover a range of different foods, from sushi to shabu-shabu, vegan fried chicken, and more, with information on how to book each restaurant. We recommend the lunchtime course menus for maximum value, but we’ve included a la carte options, too. Do note that prices are approximate. 1. Shabu-shabu at Merino Shinjuku ..read more

Tokyo events for Monday, April 22 to Sunday, April 28, 2024 This weekend kicks off the start of Golden Week and many food and cultural events will commence before the influx next week. There’s a wide range of things to see and do — from pop-up cafés to horror art exhibitions and everything in between. Now is also the key time to visit a flower park or two for the spring festivals. Consider going on a day trip to see the Ashikaga Great Wisteria Festival for the wisteria in full bloom. Never miss a freebie! Sign up for our events newsletter. Haisai Okinawa Festival 2024 Celebrate Okinawan cultur ..read more

Harakado is a shiny new complex in the center of Harajuku, which blends shopping with relaxation. From rooftop bars to public baths, art spaces, and more — there’s lots to keep you busy. Here are seven of the best things to see and do. Tokyu Plaza Harajuku Harakado, as it’s officially known, is all about inspiring creativity, building communities, and rejuvenating the area’s culture. Whether Harakado will ultimately succeed in that or not, it’s an enjoyable space to be in. Jump to: 1. Harajuku Harakado rooftop 2. Harappa 3. Magazine corner 4. Shopping in Harakado The post 7 Things To Do in Har ..read more

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Walking through Tokyo, you might pass by multimedia artworks, geolocated audio recordings, or street pianos without realizing it — there are many scattered across the city. Here’s where to find some of the best hidden sound, art and poetry in Tokyo. We’ll also tell you how to make your own audio experiences. We’ve only included permanent installations here, but seasonal sound walks and exhibits also pop up from time to time — check our event listings to see if any are coming up. 1. Street pianos in Tokyo Tucked away in a quiet corner, a street piano’s song has the power to lure distant travele ..read more