Ueno Christmas Market
Among the less known Christmas markets in Tokyo is the Ueno Christmas Market, located at Ueno Park. How do pandas celebrate Christmas?
Read moreAmong the less known Christmas markets in Tokyo is the Ueno Christmas Market, located at Ueno Park. How do pandas celebrate Christmas?
Read moreInui Street is a street that’s only open to the public on certain days: During cherry blossom and the peak of autumn colours. If you find yourself in Tokyo during these magical times, a visit to this street is highly recommended.
Read moreWhile walking around Kamata, I came across this slightly unusual convenience store: A FamilyMart combined with karaoke. Best of both worlds?
Read moreNestled in the quiet Setagaya district of Tokyo, Gotokuji Temple is an intriguing spot with a unique claim to fame: it’s considered the birthplace of the maneki-neko, or “lucky cat”.
Read moreYou may not be able to afford Omotesandō’s shops, but you can afford this impressive annual show of light, the Omotesandō Illumination festival.
Read moreHave you ever wondered what life was like in Edo-era Japan? The Fukagawa Edo Museum offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a bygone era.
Read moreReturning to neighborhood parks that aren’t on everyone’s radar for Kōyō (colourful leaves), I made a quick trip to Senzoku-ike Park in the Ota Ward of Tokyo.
Read moreTokyo Art Book Fair is one of those events I wished I heard before much sooner. It’s a chance to meet independent publishers, authors and lots of creative minds.
Read moreAutumn colors have finally reached the Tokyo area and with it the special nighttime illuminations at gardens such as Rikugien.
Read moreThe Japan Foundation Tokyo has held several film festivals in recent years, both in cinemas and via streaming. In March this year, JFF returned with seven new Japanese films.
Read moreAnother long flight full of movies – this time Korean and Japanese only. Most of them are recent releases and who knows which will end up on an accessible streaming service?
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