Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s culture centers, has a new place to stay. VADE HOTEL SHIBUYA, an apartment-style hotel opened recently in Maruyamacho, with room to settle and the neighborhood just outside the door.
An unplanned trip to Kozushima, thrown off course by storms and cancelled flights. Clear-water swims, 38,000-year-old obsidian voyages, aged sushi, and a hunt for dark skies foiled by a full moon — traveling to the Izu island with a toddler in tow.
The Tokyo City Pass was renewed last September. It now starts with a Base Pass, and travelers can add the attractions they want.
NINJA HARAJUKU Hair & Makeup Studio has launched a program that combines kimono dressing, creative makeup, and a studio photo shoot.
Tokyo City View, the observation deck at the Roppongi Hills complex, has traded its usual skyline for a stage set.
NEON PICKLEBALL CLUB, Japan’s first neon-lit pickleball facility, opened in Shibuya, Tokyo this past August.
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.
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!
