Swimming Pools To Enjoy When You Visit Tokyo This Summer
by Japan Info Summers can get uncomfortably hot and humid in Tokyo. You could escape to an island or to the north, but that’s probably…
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Tokyo’s Record Streak of Overcast Weather May End As “Weathering with You” Releases
As many of our readers already may know, Makoto Shinkai’s “Weathering with You” will open in Japanese theaters on July 19th, 2019. The release of…
Japan’s Kawaii Poop Museum Gets Tokyo Expansion With “Poop Arcade” And “Poop Convenience Store”
When Japan’s Unko (“poop” in Japanese) Museum first opened up in Yokohama, many were surprised to find rather than a strictly informative exhibit on the…
Have Your Curry On The Go With Haneda Airport’s New Cup Servings Of “Walking Curry”
Walking while eating in Japan can be frowned upon, as a recent ordinance established for the popular shopping area of Komachi Street in Kamakura curtailing…
When Train Cultures Collide: Tatami Kanzaki’s One-Frame Manga Depicts A Traveler’s Woes
Osaka vs. Tokyo: Differences in Culture and Etiquette The cultural differences between Kanto (the region centered around Tokyo), and Kansai (the region where you’ll find…
New Exhibit Displays Original Evangelion Artwork And Rebuild Of Evangelion Inspired Japanese Swords
Neon Genesis Evangelion fans may be getting a treat they never knew they wanted in the form of a newly revived exhibit in Tokyo. For…
Tokyo Railway Installs “Nesting Boards” In Stations For Birds With No Other Options
Japanese train station staff have a reputation for remarkable service and helping commuters in need, but starting in April stations on the Keio railway line…
Photographer Captures Cherry Blossom Path “Suddenly Appearing” In The Middle of Tokyo
The end of March and beginning of April was one of the most eventful few days in recent memory here in the Tokyo area. Not…
Haagen-Dazs Matcha Salon Green Tea Ice Cream Specialists Opening in Tokyo for Limited Time Only
Haagen-Dazs ice cream is a household name in Japan, offering a host of seasonal and limited time only flavours, all in convenient one person cups…
New Asakusa Sanrio Gift Shop to Feature Gigantic Blinking Hello Kitty as Storefront
There’s plenty of Sanrio shops in Tokyo already, but this one may be a bit harder to miss. The tourist haven of Asakusa, patronised by…
Interactive Sakura and Jellyfish Kaleidoscope Tunnel Opens Under Tokyo Sky Tree
Every year in Japan, the much anticipated cherry blossom season has travelers planning their hanami schedule, but for those looking for an alternative to outdoor…
5 Best Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Tokyo
Japan’s food scene is notoriously difficult to navigate for vegetarians and vegans. But in the cosmopolitan city of Tokyo, it’s no surprise that options are…
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa Welcomes Sakura Season — Underwater
Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa is welcoming the cherry blossom season this year by bringing sakura to the depths of the sea. The venue, which has…
Vegan Sakura Burger in Tokyo for Vegetarian Cherry Blossom Lovers
The brand Botanist actually makes hair and body care products, but they’ve crossed over into cafe territory with their set-up in the trendy haven of…
VR Ninja Training Dojo Opens Up In Tokyo
Whether it be through an appeal to fandom of popular anime or simply a love of old school films, Japan boasts quite a few ninja-themed…