Tokyo during Christmastime is a winter wonderland of lights. The whole city is gorgeously colored by so-called “illuminations” (winter/Christmas lights). It’s an ocean of sparkling lights, and the following are some of the illumination highlights of 2019! Marunouchi Illuminations 2019 … Read more

“Ochanomizu” is the city with the most musical instrument stores in Japan. Here, about 50 musical instrument stores are lined up on the main street next to JR Ochanomizu Station and the surrounding area. Learn more about the charm of … Read more

Everywhere you travel in Japan, you will find famous hot springs and public baths in the cities. Japanese people love bathing so much that most people relax every day in their bathtub at home. This need for warmth and for … Read more

Have you heard of manga cafes? It’s a cafe where you can read Japanese comics all day. It’s like being in heaven since besides choosing from thousands of mangas, you can also use the internet, enjoy a meal, and so … Read more

As you might have heard, Japan’s cherry blossom season is world-famous, but in fact, many Japanophiles would even say that the “autumn leaves season” is actually better. In Tokyo, the best time to view autumn leaves is from late November … Read more

If you are a manga fan, don’t you ever dream of being able to read as many Japanese comics as you like? “MANGA ART HOTEL, TOKYO” is a unique concept hotel where you can spend the night in a great … Read more

During the Kanda Used Book Festival which is held at the book town Jimbocho, about 200 bookstores bring their bookshelves or boxes full of books outside and line them up. Here, you can purchase rare used books, maps, prints, and … Read more

Kanda Nishikicho in Tokyo was once the center of higher education. The retro-modern “Gakushikaikan” in the center of this area lets you travel back in time. The fascinating rare architecture of “Gakushikaikan” is often used as a location for drama … Read more

Ogawamachi in Kanda – one of many neighborhoods in Tokyo – is famous for its sport equipment stores. Like Akihabara being well-known for its electronics, Ogawamachi is the center of sports. There is no other area where you find as … Read more