Visiting Tokyo in November? Lucky you! From temple celebrations to autumn leaves festivals, there is lots to do and epic events to enjoy in November 2026 in Tokyo – plus slurp down nice noodles at the Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 or see fantastic fireworks at Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition. Religious festivals in Tokyo in […]
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Celebrating the most weird and wonderful attractions Japan has to offer, there are some rather unique and unusual things to do in Tokyo. From a ‘crap’ museum to maid cafes, haunted houses to curious capsule toys, there are lots of wonderful and weird Tokyo attractions. A utopia of the unusual, Tokyo has tonnes of freaky, […]
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Aug
Looking to do Tokyo on a budget? From free observation decks to themed shrines, kawaii activities to cool museums, there are many free things to do in Tokyo. Taking in the city’s biggest Gundam statue to the world’s largest projection mapping show, here is our guide to the best free things to do in Tokyo. This […]
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Aug
Aug
2026 update – sadly, the famous Gundam Odaiba statue was dismantled in September 2026 – it is currently unclear whether it will be moved elsewhere. There is another Life-Size RX-93ff 𝛎 Gundam Statue you can still see outside for free at Fukuoka’s LaLa Port mall. Time to take a trip to Tokyo’s famous Odaiba Unicorn […]
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One of the most memorable experiences in Japan, a visit to Jigokudani Monkey Park to see the Nagano snow monkeys in a hot spring in the winter months is an absolute must-do. Witnessing the beautiful Nagano snow monkeys up close, bathing in a hot steaming onsen surrounded by snow covered mountains is simply (monkey) magic! […]
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Aug
Aug
Sumo Wrestling is a BIG sport in Japan (literally) and no trip to Japan is complete without purchasing tickets for a Tokyo sumo wrestling match at the Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena. Although the arena is open all year round with a sumo wrestling museum and restaurants, you should try and time your trip with […]
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May
May
Roppongi Hills Christmas light Illuminations along Keyakizaka Street switch on from early November 2026 and will light up Roppongi every evening until 25 December 2026. Perhaps Tokyo’s best free Christmas lights, Roppongi Hills has the perfect festive setting with the whole area lit white and blue LEDs and the lit up Roppongi Tower in the […]
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May
May
Game on! The much anticipated new Nintendo Museum in Kyoto Japan opened in October 2024 and we recently visited to see what all the Mario mania was about. Located in the small town of of Uji (located south of Kyoto city), the Nintendo Museum comprises of two floors of exhibits and gaming, a shop full […]
QUIRKY JAPAN, SHINJUKU, TOKYO
Tokyo Night and Light Show (Godzilla) at Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
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The most famous free light show in Tokyo (Shinjuku), welcome to the world’s largest permanent projection mapping display on a building. Lighting up every evening (between 5 and 9 shows nightly), the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (‘Tocho’) is one of the best places to visit in Tokyo at night and can also be combined with […]
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May
May
The 2026 Tokyo Mega Illuminations switch on from early November 2026, so ‘race’ on over to Oi Racecourse (also known as Tokyo City Keiba) for festive Christmas lights. Until mid January 2027, this is one of the biggest Tokyo Christmas light events with over 10 large-scale illumination scenes including an epic ‘Twinkle Tunnel’, a magical […]