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
4 new Japanese films and series coming to Netflix in July 2023
Stay tuned for a thrilling new revenge drama, as well as a top-rated adaptation of the BL manga 'Old Fashion Cupcake'
Spanish restaurant and pop-up cocktail bar bring Barcelona culture to Tokyo
Enjoy a tasting menu from chef Jérôme Quilbeuf at Tinc Gana and sip cocktails at Bobby's Free pop-up bar next door
The KFC restaurant in Tokyo's Grandberry Park has an all-you-can-eat buffet
Treat yourself to unlimited fried chicken, pasta, curry and more at KFC Restaurant Minami-Machida Grandberry Park
You can build Himeji Castle with Lego's latest adult-focused collection set
A Japan-inspired Zen Garden set is also dropping this summer as part of the Lego series geared towards adults
There's now a direct bus from Tokyo to the breathtaking Tateyama mountain range
This overnight bus takes you from Tokyo to the highest point of the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama prefecture
Starbucks Japan is serving clear coffee drinks this summer
The Coffee Aid Cool Lime will be available this summer at Starbucks stores across Japan
Krispy Kreme Tokyo offers a doughnut made with gin botanicals
This special doughnut is infused with spices like juniper berries, pink pepper, lavender and cardamom
6 best summer and year-end festivals happening in Osaka in 2023
Visiting Osaka in the second half of 2023? Put these traditional festivals, fireworks shows and art events on your itinerary
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Summer in 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
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
6 best fireworks festivals in and near Tokyo this summer
Here are some of the city's most spectacular fireworks events happening from July to August 2023
8 best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions
Japan travel inspo
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
7 best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views
7 best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views
Pool with a view? Japan does it better by having infinity hot spring baths with breathtaking views of pristine nature
Guide to Hakone: Best things to do, museums, restaurants, hotels and bars
Guide to Hakone: Best things to do, museums, restaurants, hotels and bars
With spectacular mountain scenery, soothing onsen and amazing art museums, Hakone makes the perfect short getaway from Tokyo
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
10 stunning places in Japan that don’t look like Japan
10 stunning places in Japan that don’t look like Japan
Forget Zen gardens – these attractions make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan
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Toyota has teamed up with iconic brands to release an exclusive merchandise range
These limited-edition Yen Town Market goods feature collabs with Fruit of the Loom, Lee, Medicom Toy and more
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5 reasons to stay with Hotel Monday in Tokyo and Kyoto
Experience Japan’s famous hospitality with a variety of accommodation options at Hotel Monday, Monday Apartment, Gate Stay and ICI Hotel
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Special Osaka issue out now: 20 reasons to visit Osaka
Published for the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau, with all the info you need for visiting the hub of Kansai
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5 best things to do at Miyashita Park in Shibuya
This stylish Shibuya mall features boutique shops, restaurants, cafés, art galleries, a vast rooftop garden and more
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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 films and series coming to Netflix in May 2023
Our May watchlist includes an eye-opening documentary about the traditional sport of sumo wrestling
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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Summer 2021 issue: 50 reasons why Tokyo is the greatest city on Earth
Also in this issue of Time Out Tokyo magazine: Olympic venues in Tokyo, public art, top bakeries, and more
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#DreamNowTravelLater: New issue on Japan travel inspiration out now
In this digital-only edition: discover Japan’s most beautiful places, glamping sites, road trips, novelty trains and more
Special issue out now: join the green revolution for a better future
Inside this digital-only edition: Tokyo goes green, Japanese ice cream flavours, botanical gardens, virtual museum tours and food documentaries
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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