Tokyo Guides
Things To Do in Tokyo in May 2026
Editors’ top picks for your calendar
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ebisu
Tokyo’s effortlessly cool quarter
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
A Guide to the Best Independent Cinemas in Tokyo
Find your new favorite local cinema haunt
Top 7 Aquariums to Celebrate Sea Day in Japan
Celebrate Sea Day without going to the ocean
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Sasazuka
Authentic Tokyo, one meandering turn at a time
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa
Where to start your secondhand journey in Tokyo’s thrift city
Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026
The best ephemeral anime events around Tokyo this season
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Yoyogi-Uehara
Where laid-back elegance meets quiet cool
Ramadan in Tokyo 2026: Dates, Iftar Spots and Prayer Spaces
How Ramadan is observed across the city
Strawberry Picking in Tokyo
Sweet winter berries and countryside escapes in the city
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nezu
Where everyday life unfolds at an unhurried pace.
A Guide to Setsubun and Where to Celebrate in Tokyo
Where to throw beans this weekend
10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books
Quirky spots to find cheap English books in Tokyo
Things To Do in February 2026
Your guide to enjoying Tokyo’s coldest month
Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2026
The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo
Things To Do in Tokyo in January
A rundown of the best events in Tokyo this January
English-Speaking Beauty Clinics in Tokyo
Stress-free beauty and wellness services for everyone
Best Tokyo New Year’s Eve Countdown Events, Parties and Temples 2025–2026
Where to spend New Year’s Eve in Tokyo
Tokyo Illumination Guide for Winter 2025 – 2026
Where to catch the best illuminations in the capital this winter
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Mukojima
Where time lingers on the banks of the Sumida River
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks in Tokyo
The city’s top seasonal rinks
Christmas Markets in Tokyo 2025
Where to find festive dishes, gifts and end-of-year atmosphere