An eclectic and epic array of events, Tokyo’s immersive experiences in 2025 are bigger and better than ever, with Teamlabs Borderless now reopen and Tokyo Immersive Fort now open in Odaiba. From teamlab to Tokyo Joypolis, Art Aquariums to Trick Art, there is an immersive event in Tokyo to suit all ages (and budgets), with […]
Category Archives: TOKYO
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Jul
Jul
Have you booked a hotel in Asakusa but confused about how to get there after you land at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport? Fear not, here is our comprehensive and up-to-date guide for traveling from Narita Airport to Asakusa, Tokyo. Tokyo Narita Airport to Asakusa transport quick comparison Transport option Journey time Cost Transfers Keisei Sky […]
LAKE KAWAGUCHI, MOUNT FUJI, TOKYO, TRANSPORT
Tokyo to Lake Kawaguchi (Mount Fuji Area) – how to get there guide
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Jul
Jul
Lake Kawaguchi is one of the Fuji Five Lakes and a very popular destination for visitors coming from Tokyo hoping to catch a glimpse of Mount Fuji! The lake is located in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, which sits at the foot of Mount Fuji (about 110km west of Tokyo). The excellent transport options there make […]
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Mega Pokémon Center in Tokyo is one of Japan’s biggest Pokémon stores – because you’ve gotta catch ‘em all! Located in Ikebukuro (inside the Sunshine City Alpa mall), the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo is packed full of all your favourite Pokémon characters including exclusive Pokémon Japan merchandise, trading card games, Pokémon Go Lab and even a Pikachu Sweets Cafe – talk […]
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Staying in a hotel near Tokyo Station is one of the best Tokyo neighborhoods to stay for first time Japan travellers or return visitors. Tokyo Station has some excellent transport links, plus there are also lots of tourist friendly attractions like Tokyo Character Street, multiple restaurants plus some of the best shopping in Tokyo in […]
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Ginza is one of the best Tokyo neighborhoods to stay for first time Japan travellers or return visitors. The area has great transport links, lots of tourist friendly and local restaurants like Ginza Lion Beer Hall, great night-life plus the best shopping in Tokyo – best of all, there are lots of Ginza hotels big […]
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Apr
Apr
Asakusa’s Kappabashi Street is a culinary gem – often referred to as Tokyo’s Kitchen Tool Street or fake food capital, this is where you can buy a huge range of kitchenware, Japanese knives plus a cavalcade of cutlery. One of the best things to do in Asakusa, Kappabashi Street is great for shopping or just […]
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Mar
A fun free thing to do in Asakusa, Tokyo’s Bandai Namco Museum is dedicated to all things cute and Kawaii plus gachapons and gaming. Split across two floors plus with several large cartoon character models outside including Doraemon and Ultraman, the Bandai Namco museum is a must visit for any otaku fan. It takes a […]
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A very ‘rice’ thing to do in Tokyo, Hikifune Takagi Shrine is perhaps better known as Japan’s joyful onigiri shrine. Located in the shadow of Tokyo Skytree and hidden away in a very quiet side-street, this onigiri shrine site is hundreds of years old and attracts dozens of visitors everyday. It even has a small […]
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Jan
Now this is one King Kong Konbini! We recently made a pilgrimage to the famous gorilla themed FamilyMart in Sangenjaya in Tokyo. As big fans of all things FamilyMart and Japanese convenience stores, we knew we just had to visit the gorilla themed FamilyMart in Tokyo – I mean, there are lots of weird, wonderful […]