Divining the destinations that suit our personalities to a tee is no mean feat for us mere muggles. If, like this Lonely Planet writer, you’re
Category: Tokyo Travel Stories
Popular sights and hidden gems of Tokyo and Osaka
Tokyo and Osaka are two world-class cities with famous sights and hidden corners that offer something for every kind of traveler. Hit some of the
Here’s what you can expect on a Lonely Planet Experiences tour of Japan
Nine days, three cities, and countless bowls of ramen. Lonely Planet Experiences Japan Express tour powered by Intrepid Travel takes a leaf out of the
A foodie’s day in Tokyo
So you came to Tokyo to eat? You’d need a whole month just to make it through the highlights of this world-class – some would
Anime, arcades and pop-culture artifacts: a geek’s guide to Tokyo
Since the 1980s, anime and manga have been among Japan’s most recognizable cultural exports. As cartoons and comics about mecha-robots and magical girls à la
Tokyo watchlist: films to see before your trip
Booked that once-in-a-lifetime trip to Japan but feeling glum because your flight seems so far away? Fortunately Tokyo’s starring role in a multitude of films
The top 7 art museums to visit in Tokyo
In a city of ravenous for art, in Tokyo lines for exhibitions are as long as those for the latest pop idol’s concerts. The dozens
A guide to romantic Japan: where to eat, stay, love
Manga comics, blazing neon, speeding trains, supersized pedestrian crossings – Japan might not immediately inspire a vision of traditional romance, but don’t be fooled. With
Toyosu is the new Tsukiji: exploring Tokyo’s morning market
After more than 80 years at Tsukiji, Tokyo’s wholesale market – famous for its tuna auction, exotic fish and breakfast sushi – moved to a
Musical cities: where to go to find your jam
From a smoky trumpet solo in a Parisian jazz bar to the throbbing beats of a night out in Berlin, there’s an inextricable link between
