Tokyo Guides
Things to Do in Tokyo in March
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this March
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Shotengai and Kushiyaki in Musashi Koyama
Heartlands: Local gems in the overlooked periphery of Tokyo
Sky Riding
Top Spots Along the Tobu Skytree Line
Things to Do in Tokyo in February
The Metropolis editors top picks for February
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide 2023 Compilation
Revisiting all our favorite Heartlands neighborhoods
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Kanda-Sudacho
Heartlands: A thriving pocket of the past
What’s Happening in Tokyo this October?
Our picks for the best events to check out this month
Tokyo Train Guide: Fukutoshin Line
Tokyo’s youngest subway line member
Sarushima
Hanging out on Tokyo's monkey island
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Kappabashi
Heartlands: Kitchenware, coffee and curious cucumbers
Tokyo Train Guide: Namboku Line
A taste of everything in Tokyo
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Hidden Ginza
Heartlands: A historical tour of Tokyo’s most glamorous neighborhood
Hidden Gems on the JR Yamanote Line
Underground spots on Tokyo’s most famous overground rail line
Bug Catching in Japan
A beginner’s guide to bug catching culture in Japan
Tokyo Train Guide: Tozai Line
A million passengers a day
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Tsukishima-Tsukuda
Heartlands: Coastal strolls, wooden houses and monjayaki
The Trees of Tokyo: A Tour Through the City’s Living Legends
Explore Tokyo through its roots
Tokyo Train Guide: Marunouchi Line
Explore the train line with us
Relaxing to the Extreme
Numajiri Yumoto Onsen offers a wildly unforgettable bathing experience
More Desirable Than Tokyo?
Introducing Yokohama
Tokyo Train Guide: Chiyoda Line
A journey through central Tokyo’s major districts
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Dipping into the retro riverside of Tamagawa
Heartlands: Cool off and explore by the Tama River
Explore the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
A mainstay of everything Tokyo
A Guide to Tokyo Glamping
Choice glamping locations in and around Tokyo
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Kasuga
Heartlands: Salt Jizo, Konyakku Enma and Tokugawa connections
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
Exploring the city’s heritage, corporate superpower status and shitamachi downtown culture
Tokyo Train Guide: Hanzomon Line
A short run through the faces of central Tokyo
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Kagurazaka
Heartlands: Geisha charm and French flair
The Tokyo Sakura Tram Line
Touring Tokyo’s hidden backyard
Tokyo Train Guide: Setagaya Tram Line
A little break from the capital rush
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Komazawa
Heartlands: Where Tokyo’s original Olympic legacy lives on
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Shinkoenji
Heartlands: A quasi-Kyoto of temples and shrines in Suginami Ward
The Treasure Islands of Tokyo
Experience Tropical Life, Without Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ookayama
Heartlands: A wander through old-fashioned Ookayama