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FamilyMart’s newest line of socks is giving people another reason to visit all of Japan’s 47 prefectures. The convenience store chain is turning 45 this month, and to celebrate, approximately 16,500 FamilyMart locations across Japan will…at Tokyo Weekender
Aya Sato
Local press Time Out Tokyo
より多くの人に開かれたギャラリーへat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Kaoru Hoshino
Local press Time Out Tokyo
権威ある「Sello M」認証、日本初の受賞店が誕生at Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Ili Saarinen
Local press Tokyo Weekender
At A Lighthouse called Kanata, an Omotesando gallery founded and run by Wahei Aoyama, architecture is the first indication that this is no conventional contemporary gallery. Visitors walk through a dark corridor for 30 seconds — long…at Tokyo Weekender
Wakaba Oto
Local press Metropolis Japan
Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyoat Metropolis Japan
Anna Brage Stevens
Local press Metropolis Japan
Plus what to wear, when to go, and when to arriveat Metropolis Japan
Linh Nguyen
Local press Tokyo Cheapo
Theatre Nohgaku presents Blue Moon Over Memphis, an English-language Noh performance featuring the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, as part of the performing arts festival Autumn Meteorite 2026 Tokyo. What to expect Based on a play by American…Events at Tokyo Cheapo
Patrick Balfe · Events
Local press Time Out Tokyo
The art collective is set to open teamLab Tokyo in the waterfront neighbourhood in 2032at Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Shota Nagao
Local press Tokyo Cheapo
Two pianists, one keyboard, and a program that runs between Budapest and Tokyo. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Hungarian pianist Balázs Fülei and Japanese pianist Masanori Sugano share a single piano at Oji Hall in Ginza — 315 seats, one…Events at Tokyo Cheapo
Patrick Balfe · Events
Local press Time Out Tokyo
Japan’s first recipients of the prestigious ‘Sello M’ culinary award include seven Tokyo favouritesat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Ili Saarinen
Local press Metropolis Japan
Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking communityat Metropolis Japan
Burcu Basar
Local press Metropolis Japan
Escape the tourist mobs at former imperial villasat Metropolis Japan
Jessie Carbutt
Local press Metropolis Japan
A cut above the restat Metropolis Japan
Arden Kreuzer
Local press Metropolis Japan
From untouchable classics to the severely underratedat Metropolis Japan
Jessie Carbutt
Local press Metropolis Japan
Japan's first full five-day Silver Week, with crowd forecasts and the best ways to spend it in Tokyoat Metropolis Japan
Keyan Li
Local press Time Out Tokyo
Pizza Bar – Pier Daniele Seu combines pies from the award-winning pizzaiolo with expertly crafted cocktailsat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Kaila Imada
Local press Metropolis Japan
Celebrate Halloween with Tokyo's sweetest treatsat Metropolis Japan
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Local press Time Out Tokyo
The bubble-era favourite south of Tokyo is hosting a party that transports you back in time with live music and ocean viewsat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Shota Nagao
Local press Tokyo Weekender
Over the past 15 years, MAPPA has grown from an ambitious startup into an undeniable powerhouse in the global anime industry that is recognized for its dynamic animation and cinematic direction. From breakout award-winning hits like…at Tokyo Weekender
Aya Sato
Local press Time Out Tokyo
JR East is deciding its next mascot through an online poll, with the winner announced on November 18at Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Shota Nagao
Local press Metropolis Japan
This 75-year-old restaurant near Tokyo Station serves a dumpling three times the size of a standard gyozaat Metropolis Japan
Jessie Carbutt
Local press Tokyo Weekender
Every major fashion capital holds a distinct place in the global ecosystem, but Tokyo is where labels new and old get to develop and evolve their identities. If Paris and Milan dominate through historic luxury houses, and New York through…at Tokyo Weekender
Eugenie Shin
Local press Tokyo Weekender
Overlooking the shores of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture, Hikone Castle has long stood as one of Japan’s most remarkably preserved feudal castles. Despite its history and national treasure status, the site spent over three decades awaiting…at Tokyo Weekender
Weekender Editor
Local press Time Out Tokyo
Catch Residencia Mexicana en Tokio from Edo Kobayashi Hospitality through the end of Octoberat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Kaila Imada
Local press Time Out Tokyo
JR’s seasonal pass lets you explore the entire country on local and rapid trains for three consecutive daysat Time Out Tokyo
Primary Author: Shota Nagao
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