Tokyo Guides

Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Celebrate Easter with treats that are equally beautiful and delicious

Edo-Tokyo Museum Returns After Four-Year Renovation

Two Names, One City, Centuries of History

Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026: The Complete Guide

Sumo returns to Tokyo from May 10–26, 2026, with newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu headlining the tournament

Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale April 4—Here’s How to Get Them

Tickets for Tokyo's May Grand Sumo Tournament go on sale April 4, 2026, and they will sell out fast

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ryogoku

Our favorite things to do and places to eat in Tokyo's official sumo town

Things to Do in Tokyo in April 2026

Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo events in April

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

We've curated 6 standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo's omakase scene

Spring Performances in Tokyo

Opera, kabuki, rakugo and film festivals to mark your calendar this season

Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Greater Tokyo's unexpected spotlight, courtesy of one baby monkey.

Hanami: Best Spots to View Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo 2026

Where to do hanami: Iconic & lesser-known sakura spots around Tokyo

9 Best Japanese Skincare Brands Locals Actually Use

Decoding the Japanese skincare staples locals swear by

Tattoo-Friendly Sento With Saunas in Tokyo

Unwind in Tokyo’s Bathhouses and Saunas