The Olympics are finally happening this summer and while the crowds are still lacking for now, we can still dream of neon-lit days in Tokyo. The modern metropolis may be one of the world’s most ...

One of the city’s most important gallery clusters is in the luxury neighborhood of Roppongi Hills. Named after the architectural structure featuring a glass pyramid, this modern building houses some ...

Neon lights and all-night karaoke. Tranquil temples and bowing geisha. Steaming hot springs and soaring Mount Fuji. Japan is brimming with evocative moments, and delicious contrasts. Where else can ...

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Time Out Tokyo’s inaugural ‘50 Things to do in Japan’ guide map is now available. Published in partnership with Japanese eyewear brand Owndays, this handy map is a perfect companion for travellers ...

Exciting things continue to happen in Tokyo’s dining scene. In the 2023 Michelin Guide to the Japanese capital, 200 restaurants were awarded at least one star — more than in Paris and New York ...

Dominique Fluker’s Grandfather, Nolan Coleman in Japan in the 1950s. Thanks to Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines, I recently traveled to Tokyo, Japan, to celebrate their new nonstop route from Seattle to ...

For lovers of tea, there’s no place like Japan—from its artful matcha ceremonies to the rolling hills of its tea farms to the spaces in which to drink it, marked by thoughtful, minimalist design. Tea ...

Pedestrians cross and cars buzz through the busy evening streets of the Shibuya-ku neighborhood in Tokyo. Clichés: Portrayals of Tokyo are riddled with them, frequently restricted to the ...