Tokyo
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Travel SpotsNew Tokyo Area Stations Fuse Past and Present
The JR Keiyo Line has been running along the northern shore of Tokyo Bay for over 30 years. But i...
April 20, 2024
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Travel SpotsIndustrial Buildings in Old Days Make Optimal Spaces To Roast Coffee Beans in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa
Known for its rich nature and classic atmosphere, Kiyosumi-shirakawa Station in Koto Ward, Tokyo,...
April 19, 2024
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Japan In FocusTraditional Japanese Knife Store in Tokyo’s Ningyocho District Dates to Edo Period
Ubukeya, a long-established cutting tools shop, is in the Nihonbashi Ningyocho district in Chuo W...
April 15, 2024
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Travel SpotsEdo-Tokyo Architectural Museum Celebrating its 30th Anniversary; Drawing Visitors with Nostalgia
The Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum in Koganei, Tokyo, is running a special exhibition to...
April 9, 2024
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Japan In FocusTokyo Station’s Reconstructed Domes Bring Back Prestigious Tradition; Station Building Hotel Loved by Literary Giants
Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi Station Building stands out in the heart of the metropolis with its ma...
April 8, 2024
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Travel SpotsCrowdfunding Supports Conservation Efforts at Famous Tokyo Cherry Tree Spot; Chiyoda Ward Sets Up Multiple Plans to Help Maintain Trees
Chidori-ga-fuchi in Chiyoda Ward, one of the most famous spots for viewing cherry blossom trees i...
April 7, 2024
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Travel SpotsSapporo Beer Unveils New Yebisu Brewery Tokyo at Yebisu Garden Place; Brewery Blends Tradition, Modern Brewing Experience
Beer lovers can now take part in a Yebisu beer experience that opened at Yebisu Garden Place in S...
April 5, 2024
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General NewsAverage Cherry Blossom-Viewing Budget Highest in 6 Years: Survey
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — People in Japan plan to spend the highest amount this year on cherry blossom...
April 3, 2024
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Japan In FocusMysterious Charm of Eye-Catching General Store Draws People In; Said to Have Several Thousand Items
Get off at Ekoda Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line and walk along Ondai street toward Musashino...
April 1, 2024
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Travel SpotsCherry Blossoms Draw Crowd to Tokyo’s Ueno Park; Viewing Season Kicks Off to Slow Start
People enjoy cherry blossoms while picnicking at Ueno Park in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on Saturday. The...
March 30, 2024
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Travel SpotsTokyo Cherry Trees Declared to Be in Bloom; Someiyoshino Sakura Blossom 15 Days Later than Last Year
Someiyoshino cherry trees are blooming in Tokyo, the Japan Meteorological Agency announced Friday...
March 29, 2024
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Japan In FocusTokyo Retro Show Exhibits Stationery From Showa Era; Trendy Games and Figures Representing Children’s Dreams on Display
As I was walking around the town of Kamata, which still retains the atmosphere of the Showa era (...
March 25, 2024
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Snow Falls in Tokyo; Temperature in Tokyo Turns from Spring to Winter in 1 Day (UPDATE 1)
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Strong Earthquake Hits Tokyo, Neighboring Areas; No Tsunami Expected (UPDATE 1)
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M4.8 Earthquake Hits Central Tokyo; No Tsunami Expected
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Tokyo Companies Prepare for Ashfall From Mt. Fuji Eruption; Disposal Of Ash, Possibly at Sea, A Major Challenge
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M5.2 Earthquake Hits Tokyo’s Neighboring Areas; No Tsunami Expected