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Unplan Kagurazaka

If you're looking for a sociable hostel with both private and dorm rooms in a great neighborhood, then you should consider Unplan Kagurazaka. It's located in the fashionable and reasonably central Kag

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Uoriki

If you're in Shibuya and craving fresh, tasty sushi that won't break the bank, look no further than Uoriki. ![Uoriki's daily special sushi set.](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-pDs5c43/0/5ae2126

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Usagi Ya

If you're a serious dorayaki eater, you should pay a visit to the shop that invented it - Usagi-ya in Ueno. Even if you're not, it's worth stopping by for a snack. ![Usagi-ya](https://photos.smugmug.

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Vegetarian Restaurants In Tokyo

Tokyo has some world-class vegetarian restaurants, which range from strictly Japanese places to pan-Asian and international places. Here, Mario and Shiori Leto introduce three of their favorite vegeta

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Visiting A Morning Sumo Practice In Tokyo

If you want to experience sumo but are not in Japan when a tournament is on (or simply cannot get tickets), visiting a morning sumo practice in Tokyo is highly recommended. I recently joined a tour to

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Wako

Wako has been serving the more moneyed crowd of Ginza shoppers since 1947. Compared to the rest of the shopping avenue, though, there's not much to recommend this particular department store. ![Wako]

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Watari Museum Of Contemporary Art

If you're a fan of contemporary art, head over to the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Gaienmae to check out their latest exhibition - as well as the stunning building that houses all the modern a

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Watering Hole

Located in a quiet part of Shinjuku, Watering Hole is the perfect place for craft beer enthusiasts looking for something different. ![Watering Hole](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-wL

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What And Where To Eat In Tokyo

Tokyo is one of the world's best food cities. Here, I'll introduce the best things to eat in Tokyo and where to eat it. ![Shinjuku neighborhood. Editorial credit: 501room / Shutterstock.com](https:

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What The Dickens

On days when you're missing the UK, Brit-run pub What the Dickens! in Ebisu ticks all the right boxes. Go for classic British pub grub washed down with a pint of ale. ![What the Dickens!](https://pho

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When Is Cherry Blossom Season In Tokyo

The cherry blossoms usually bloom in Tokyo in the last week of March and the first week of April. You have to be lucky to catch them at their best during a short trip to Japan. ![A view of the pink c

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Where Is The Best Place To See The Cherry Blossoms In Tokyo

Here is my list of the best spots in Tokyo for cherry blossoms. I've also included a list of tips for enjoying hanami (cherry blossom viewing). ![Pink blossoms overhang the boating pond at Chidori-ga

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Where To Stay During Cherry Blossom Season In Tokyo

Tokyo is a big city, so if you're coming to see the cherry blossoms, it makes sense to stay near the best cherry blossom spots. Here are my suggestions. ![Greenery and cherry blossom trees arounding

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Where To Stay For The Tokyo Marathon

The Tokyo Marathon starts in west Shinjuku. The best place to stay to avoid any stress on race day is in Shinjuku, ideally west Shinjuku, so you can walk to the start. Here are the best hotels to stay

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Where To Stay In Tokyo

Where should you stay in Tokyo? In this section, I'll give you my picks for the best, most convenient and most interesting neighborhoods in Tokyo as of February 2025. ![Walking street in Tokyo, Japan

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Why You Need Travel Insurance For Tokyo

You should purchase travel insurance before coming to Japan. Of course, you want a policy that covers medical care. But, your policy should also cover things like hotel/plane ticket cancellation, lost

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Why You Should Try A Ramen Tasting Tour

Take a Tokyo ramen tasting tour to try out six different mini bowls of ramen and discover the history and culture behind this iconic Japanese dish. ![A mini bowl of ramen with meat, vegetable shaving

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Womb

With its consistent stream of headlining electronic music acts, WOMB in Shibuya is a must-visit for clubbers in Tokyo. ![Womb](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-MDcrMgP/0/eddd9476/L/i-MD

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Yabaton Tokyo Ginzaten

There's no need to visit Nagoya for miso katsu. Yabaton serves up this Aichi prefecture specialty of rich miso sauce-drenched fried pork cutlet at their Ginza outpost. ![Yabaton Tokyo Ginzaten](https

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Yaesu Shopping Mall

Directly connected to Tokyo Station, the Yaesu Shopping Mall is one of the largest underground shopping malls in Japan. It's a good place to wander around if you need to wait out a rainy spell. ![Yae

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Yakitori Imai

Think yakitori has to be cheap and cheerful? Think again. With its refined cooking and stylish surroundings, Yakitori Imai in Harajuku proves that chicken skewers can be gourmet fare. ![Yakitori Imai

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Yamate Roche

Yamate ROCHE serves up hearty Japanese-style Western food. It's generally hard to go wrong no matter what you order. and there's an English-language menu. ![Yamate ROCHE](https://photos.smugmug.com/T

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Yakitori Tetsu

Tetsu is a cheap and cheerful yakitori restaurant right by Shibuya Station. Just stick to drinks and grilled skewers - avoid everything else on the menu. ![Meat-stuffed shiitake mushrooms on a skewer

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Yanaka Tokyo Most Traditional District

Yanaka is one of the few areas of Tokyo that was spared from bombing in WWII. It's Tokyo's most traditional district and is home to artisans, temples, winding lanes and some great restaurants. It's

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Yasukuni Jinja Shrine

Yasukuni-jinja Shrine and the adjoining Yushukan Museum are at the heart of ongoing political controversy over the enshrinement of the souls of class A war criminals. However you feel about the war, t

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Yellow Company

Soup curry joints are a dime a dozen in Tokyo these days, but Yellow Company in Ebisu sets itself apart from the rest by also serving gorgeous Hokkaido-grown vegetables. Make sure you try the pork bel

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Yodobashi Akiba

Yodobashi Akiba in Akihabara is the ultimate shopping experience when it comes to electronics. It's a fabulous place to hunt down almost anything related to gadgets and doodads, and you can spend an e

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Yomoda Soba Ginzaten

Ginza doesn't have to be all about pricey eating. Yomoda Soba is a down-to-earth canteen-style soba and curry operation that's a great choice for a quick, inexpensive meal. ![Soba with jumbo mixed ve

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Yoshinozushi Honten

If you're pressed for time but still want decent sushi, skip the conveyor belt chain restaurants and come over to Yoshinozushi Honten in Nihonbashi. Their reasonably-priced lunch nigiri sets put the f

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Yoyogi Koen Park

Yoyogi-koen Park is one of Tokyo's largest parks. With its vast forested grounds and vibrant events space, it's great for outdoor activities, people-watching, or just getting a dose of greenery. ![Yo

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