Cycling the Arakawa: A River Runs Through Tokyo
A father and son ride along the Arakawa River, from Tokyo’s eastern edge to riverside parks, lakes, farms and a much-loved gelato stop.
A father and son ride along the Arakawa River, from Tokyo’s eastern edge to riverside parks, lakes, farms and a much-loved gelato stop.
The Tokyo City Pass was renewed last September. It now starts with a Base Pass, and travelers can add the attractions they want.
Tokyo Islands Explorer, a multilingual booking platform for the Izu Islands, launched on July 9, 2026. The site combines accommodation, transportation, and island activities into a single booking.
Zen Craft Kit │ Takasaki Daruma Standard is a hands-on kit for painting and personalizing your own Takasaki daruma—a traditional good-luck figurine made in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture.
A monumental piece of “reverse graffiti” art has transformed Matsudagawa Dam into a massive canvas, summoning four ancient warriors out of years of accumulated grime.
Reservation difficulties and long lines make it hard to experience the best of Tokyo’s legendary dining scene. This free, open-air food festival running May 15-17, solves that problem—bringing together more than 40 top restaurants, regional cuisines and international vendors in one waterfront location. Come hungry!
Opened in March 2026, MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives is a striking new multi-level museum consisting of six floors above ground and three below. It is part of Takanawa Gateway City, one of Tokyo's largest new urban developments, directly connected to Takanawa Gateway Station.
After a four-year closure for renovations, the Edo-Tokyo Museum has reopened to tell the story of the capital's remarkable evolution and transformation.