Tokyo Travel Stories

Mar 31, 2025 • 5 min read

Heading to Tokyo? Avoid common pitfalls, respect local customs and make the most of your trip to the Japanese capital with these insider tips.

Mar 26, 2025 • 9 min read

From touring the Ghibli Museum to dining on top Japanese cuisine, here's our pick of the best experiences in Tokyo.

Mar 20, 2025 • 13 min read

These 10-day and two-week Japan itineraries can help you plan the perfect trip.

Mar 17, 2025 • 17 min read

The scale of Tokyo can feel overwhelming to visitors. Plan your time with this neighborhood guide.

Mar 4, 2025 • 7 min read

Tokyo's electric modernity versus Kyoto's classical elegance: two writers debate which Japanese city offers the best experience.

Nov 11, 2024 • 8 min read

Tokyo serves up an intoxicating mix of drinking destinations. Here's how to have the best night out in Japan's capital.

Oct 9, 2024 • 8 min read

From the best Tokyo attractions to local secrets and unique things to do, this is how to plan the ultimate weekend in Tokyo.

Jul 23, 2024 • 9 min read

There is no better way to experience your 20s than by seeing the world. Our writers share their favorite destinations to visit.

Apr 1, 2024 • 9 min read

Want to take a deep dive into Tokyo’s famous (and famously amazing) dining scene, but worried about committing some unforgivable gaffe?

Mar 25, 2024 • 6 min read

Cherry blossom in spring; festivals in summer; foliage in fall; and fewer crowds in winter. Here's when to visit Tokyo.

Mar 23, 2024 • 11 min read

Tokyo has one of the best public transport systems in the world and we've got all the insider info you need to use it. Here's how to get around Tokyo.

Mar 23, 2024 • 7 min read

Tokyo is expensive but you don't need to max out your credit card to enjoy. Our insider tips and tricks will stretch your yen and save your bank account.

Mar 22, 2024 • 5 min read

After enjoying Tokyo's charms, we recommend a day trip to see temples, hike mountains and bathe in hot springs. Here are the top day trips from Tokyo.

Mar 21, 2024 • 8 min read

Want to see the best of Tokyo without blowing the budget? Here's our list of the best things to do in the Japanese capital without spending a single yen.

Mar 14, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether you’re after gadgets, high-end fashion or traditional Japanese crafts, these are the best neighborhoods to shop in Tokyo.

Jan 19, 2024 • 6 min read

From cutting-edge digital art to a world-renowned animation museum, Tokyo's art scene has something for everyone.

Aug 25, 2023 • 7 min read

Crowded, colorful and charismatic; Tokyo is great fun for families. Here are the best things to do with kids.

Mar 14, 2023 • 7 min read

Tokyo is known as a city of juxtapositions, but never is this more true than when you’re exploring the city's independent art scene. Here's how to do it.

Jun 6, 2022 • 6 min read

Japan's capital has plenty of ordinary hotels – but who comes to Tokyo for ordinary?

Apr 19, 2022 • 5 min read

Within two hours of Tokyo are some thriving beach towns, with cafe culture and vibrant surf scenes. Here are the very best.

Apr 19, 2022 • 6 min read

Tokyo's beautifully designed parks and gardens take the edge off the concrete jungle of the city. These are the best parks in Japan's capital.

Mar 2, 2022 • 5 min read

If you’re in Tokyo in search of manga and merchandise, here’s exactly where to look.