Tokyo Guides
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
Things to Do in Tokyo in December 2025
Everything from ice skating to ballroom dancing to celebrate the holidays
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ojima, A Land of Rivers and Old-School Commerce
A coastal dream in the heart of eastern Tokyo
Best Tokyo Christmas Markets in 2025
The best places to catch the holiday spirit in the capital
A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores
Rainbowholic, Tokyo’s journaling enthusiast, shares some of her favorite spots in the city
Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2025 Guide
Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo
Things To Do in Tokyo at Christmas and New Year 2025-2026
Live the holidays to the fullest with Metropolis' recommendations
Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2025
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October
Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino
Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2025
8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo
Now there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes on your winter weekends off
Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo
Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink
Halloween in Tokyo 2025
Our roundup of spooky events to fill your calendar
Indoor Ski Resorts Near Tokyo
Snow place like home
La Carmina’s Halloween Spots in Tokyo
Tokyo's alt and Goth expert shares her top haunts to check out this Halloween
Recipes for Camping in Japan
Easy to cook, full-of-flavor recipes for camping in Japan
The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide
Where and how to admire Tokyo's prettiest swimming art
Halloween Afternoon Tea in Tokyo 2025
Celebrate Halloween with Tokyo's sweetest treats
Things To Do in Tokyo in October 2025
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October
Tokyo Game Show 2025: Full Guide to Lineup, Events and How to Watch
What to expect from Japan’s biggest gaming event
Guide to Tokyo Hiking in Autumn
Our top nine trails to try this year
Tokyo Train Guide: Mita Line
A central Tokyo adventure
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nishi Kasai
Heartlands: The Indian enclave that was under the sea
Things to Do in Tokyo in September
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this September
Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August
Tokyo Train Guide: Toei Oedo Line
A huge underground adventure
Decoding Tokyo’s Urban Design: Why Tokyo Works
Understanding how urban design makes this city work
“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba
Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba
Things to Do in Tokyo in July 2025
Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo festivals happening this month
Water-Themed Summer Events in Tokyo 2025
Tokyo’s summer is all about water—rituals, festivals and splash-filled fun.
Tokyo’s Underground Temple: G-Cans
A cathedral-like feat of concrete ingenuity