Food Verve Coffee Roasters Anna van Dyk Shinjuku Station's trendy coffee shop, Verve, is The coolest spot for hot drinks.
14 Culture Komyoji Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between Tokyo's historic Ueno and Asakusa districts, Komyoji is a centuries-old Buddhist temple, with a peaceful atmosphere..
Transportation Sumida River and Asakusa Cruises Kasia Szumna When visiting Asakusa, you have to see the Sumida river. Its wide banks and monumental bridges impress every Tokyo tourist. The..
Activities Futako Tamagawa Michael Ying A trip to Futakotamagawa in Setagaya Tokyo, a great place for a picnic and fireworks during the summer.
Planning Sendai Tourism Service in Tokyo Justin Velgus Sendai Tourism Information Center now offers free consultation via Skype from TOKYO TIC.
Food Rokumonsen Monjayaki in Asakusa Cordelia Ding Looking for a nice and local place to try some Kanto-style Okonomiyaki that not as many people know about, called "Monjayaki?"..
Culture Yuzen Silk Dyeing Rey Waters The tradition of dyeing formal kimonos. A class with step by step instructions from a professional Kimono maker.
Culture Omikuji at Senso-ji Temple Cordelia Ding Omikuji are written fortunes offered at shrines and temples in Japan. Usually, omikuji require a small offering ( ¥100 usually..