Neon lights and ancient temples. Tranquil gardens and hedonistic nightlife. World-class dining and incredible hospitality. Visiting Tokyo – a veritable cultural powerhouse – is an
Category: Tokyo Travel Stories
Self-reflection not selfies: why Tokyo’s Mt Takao trek is a perfect complement to Mt Fuji
A beautiful, unassuming peak where hikers use sticks for walking rather than selfies, Mt Takao could well be the perfect complement to the popular Mt
The 7 best beaches near Tokyo: sand, surf and summer fireworks just two hours from the capital
Tokyo is famous for many things, but beaches are not one of them. Outside of the city limits, however, the prefectures of Kanagawa, Chiba, and
Japan itineraries: 5 of the best routes to explore the country
Modern cities buzzing with energy, richly historic architecture, and an incredible food scene that will keep you full every step of the way – Japan
Best things to do in summer in Japan
Summer in much of Japan is hot and can be unrelentingly humid, but it’s also the season for top festivals, mass folk dancing, mountain hikes,
Tokyo in summer: the best things to see and do
Tokyo’s hot, humid summers can get locals grumbling, but there’s lots of seasonal fun to be had with traditions (both old and new) to make
Riding Japan’s ‘New Golden Route’: The vibrant cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka
Travelers to Japan have long explored the country via the Shinkansen (bullet train). Traditionally, riders would take the ‘Golden Route’, connecting the cities along Japan’s
14 of the best things to do in Tokyo
Toyko is the megacity that other world capitals look up to. Nowhere else has quite the same mix of timeless history and space-age tech, of
How to live like a local in Tokyo
Rebecca Milner moved to Tokyo for “just one year”… 15 years ago. She was drawn by the city’s larger-than-life image – all those bright lights
Tokyo’s natural escapes
When you think of Tokyo, the first images that pop into your mind are likely busy crossings and flashing neon lights. But venture out of
