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

Tokyo events for Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2024. Spring festivals are on the calendar, along with expos celebrating your favorite alcoholic beverages and food fairs. Tokyo Pride is flying the rainbow flag across the weekend, with the main event — the parade — taking place on Sunday. There’s also horseback archery, talks, and ongoing spring flower festivals to enjoy. Don’t miss what’s happening in and around Tokyo — Sign up for our events newsletter! Mondo Natural Wine Festival Tokyo Sample the very best natural wines from around the world at this year’s Mondo Natural Wine Festival ..read more

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Tokyo events for Monday, April 8 to Sunday, April 14, 2024. Spring is in full motion and that means flower festivals have taken over Tokyo and beyond. The most famous celebrations are the shibazakura festivals — see Chichibu and the pink field near Mt. Fuji — as well as the wisteria and tulips. This week also sees the start of the Kamakura Festival. Don’t miss what’s happening in and around Tokyo — Sign up for our events newsletter! Ohi Racecourse Flea Market One of Tokyo’s biggest and most frequent flea markets, this event takes place over many — if not all — weekends a month. Most vendors se ..read more

Need to see a doctor, but don’t know where to find one who speaks English? Here’s a list of English-speaking clinics and hospitals in Tokyo, which you can visit as a tourist (or resident). We’ve included information on what to do when you’re there, and how to pay for the medical services, as well as FAQs from travelers. Note: When visiting a clinic or hospital in Tokyo, it’s important to wear a mask if you can. You should also take photo ID, plus any medical documents you may have, along with you. If you have Japanese National Health Insurance, be sure to take your card, too. Jump to: What’s t ..read more

Tokyo events for Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, 2024. Cherry blossoms are making fools of us all this April as the forecast has once again been delayed, but that does mean this week is the best time to see them. Also coinciding with the sakura full bloom is the Kanamara Festival, which celebrates another large pink object. Still not your thing? Grab a beer in Toyosu or see other flowers bloom. Don’t miss what’s happening in and around Tokyo — Sign up for our events newsletter! Yoyogi Park Wanwan Carnival Dog clothes, dog grooming, professional dog photographers, performing dogs, dog quizz ..read more

Tokyo events for Monday, March 25 to Sunday, March 31, 2024. The latest cherry blossom forecast predicts that this week is full bloom (editor’s note: this seems to be delayed), so it’s the best time to take advantage of the ongoing sakura festivals. Cherry blossoms aren’t the only flower to see at the start of spring; tulips are also taking a stand. Don’t miss what’s happening in and around Tokyo — Sign up for our events newsletter! Downtown Drinks #46: Cherry Blossom Chats This event is meant for everyone — from readers to travelers to mysterious strangers. Whether you’re looking to network ..read more

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Welcome to Hakone by its other name — Tokyo-3. For Neon Genesis Evangelion fans, the hot-spring resort of Hakone, near Tokyo, offers the chance to visit locations from the anime, in real life. As the new capital of Japan designed to repel the Angels, several chapters of Shinji, Rei, and their friends’ lives are set here. Jump to: Getting to and around Hakone Hakone-Yumoto Station Sengokuhara Tōgendai Ropeway Station Lake Ashi Owakudani Evangelion in Hakone FAQs First: Getting t The post Ashi Angels: Hakone for Evangelion Fans appeared first on Tokyo Cheapo ..read more

Tokyo events for Monday, March 18 to Sunday, March 24, 2024. It’s time. The cherry blossom forecast predicts that this week the buds will bloom and that means many of Tokyo’s sakura festivals are also opening up. The trees might not be ready for their close-up just yet, so if you’re waiting, how about heading to Anime Japan, a Holi festival, or a chilly pop-up café? Don’t miss what’s happening in and around Tokyo — Sign up for our events newsletter! Candlelight Concert: Best of Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli) Warm up a spring night with candlelight and your favorite songs from Studio Ghibli compo ..read more