6 best dim sum restaurants in Tokyo
Treat yourself to a delicious spread of dim sum dishes at these Chinese restaurants in Tokyo
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6 best dim sum restaurants in Tokyo
Treat yourself to a delicious spread of dim sum dishes at these Chinese restaurants in Tokyo
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Japan 2021 autumn leaves forecast: when and where to see the best foliage
For Tokyo, expect red maple leaves and yellow ginkgo to peak around mid-November
Watch Supersonic music festival on live stream for free this weekend
See some of the biggest artists in this year's lineup including Zedd, Steve Aoki, Alan Walker and more
Osaka prefecture now has its very first Pokémon manhole covers
Higashiosaka city has five new Pokéfuta featuring like Magnemite, Elekid, Raikou and more
Fukuoka is getting the biggest Gundam statue in Japan
The 20m life-size Nu Gundam mecha is coming to the new Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Fukuoka in spring 2022
Japan’s last double decker shinkansen to be retired on October 1
JR East will be bidding farewell to its E4 series after 24 years in service
Rakuten Travel is offering special deals for fully vaccinated travellers
Those immunised against Covid-19 can expect early check-in, late check-out, room upgrades and other perks
Tree by Naked in Yoyogi is serving vegan lunch with digital art
The restaurant will serve up a colourful platter of 11 dishes along with a projecting mapping art experience
Tokyo is getting a Haruki Murakami library on Waseda University campus
The Kengo Kuma-designed library featuring Murakami’s archive is opening next month, but you can now book your visit online
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Japan travel inspo
Japan's 6 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Travel off the beaten track to these storybook villages, Edo-era towns with geisha (not Kyoto!) and seaside retreats
The most beautiful autumn destinations in Japan
Leaf Tokyo for these lakes, temples and forests, where you'll find some of Japan's most spectacular autumn foliage
Best things to do at the Hello Kitty island resort
Best things to do at the Hello Kitty island resort
Awaji Island in Hyogo has a resort dedicated to Sanrio’s famous feline, with art exhibits, themed hotel rooms and more
20 of the most beautiful places in Japan
20 of the most beautiful places in Japan
Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list
8 stunning places in Japan that don’t look like Japan
8 stunning places in Japan that don’t look like Japan
Forget Zen gardens – these attractions make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan
5 places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
5 places in Japan that look like scenes from Spirited Away
There’s a seaside train station in Ehime and an old Tokyo shop that may have inspired Studio Ghibli's 'Spirited Away'
Summer in Tokyo
8 best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions
Best rooftop gardens in Tokyo
Relax in one of these secret parks and gardens, found way above ground on the city's shopping mall rooftops
4 most scenic night walks in Tokyo
Avoid the crowds with an evening stroll to see Tokyo Skytree, Nakameguro, the Rainbow Bridge and more when they’re all lit up
4 ways DAWN Avatar Robot Café is reinventing Tokyo’s restaurant scene with robotics
With robot waiters controlled remotely by disabled workers, this Nihonbashi café is shaping a better, more inclusive future
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Explore Saitama
See the best of Saitama through these 5 travel videos
Enjoy the prefecture’s famous fireworks, go on a river cruise, visit a 360-year-old festival, and more
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10 things you must do in Saitama
The best experiences Saitama has to offer, including river rafting, a traditional sento bathhouse, an anime hotel and more
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10 places to eat in Saitama
You’ll find izakaya serving pork skewers, an old-fashioned 24-hour coffee shop, a Scottish pub selling local whisky and more
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10 best spots for souvenir shopping in Saitama
These shops, cafés and attractions offer local mementos, gifts and food that you won't find anywhere else
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Covid-19 updates
Here are the Covid-19 mass vaccination centres in Tokyo
Where you can go to receive your free coronavirus inoculation, including walk-in centres
Japan’s vaccine passport: what it is, where you can use it, how to apply for one
Everything you need to know about Japan’s Covid-19 vaccine passport – including how to apply for your vaccine passport
How to get your Covid-19 vaccine in Japan
What to do and where to go to receive your free coronavirus vaccine
Travelling under Covid-19: Getting from Narita and Haneda airports into Tokyo
Overseas arrivals are banned from taking public transport – but there are private cars, train packages and special buses
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Learn these 7 useful Japanese slang words for your everyday conversation
These popular words and phrases will get you through any conversation with the younger crowds
Watch this relaxing 8K aerial video on YouTube if you miss Japan
The amazing hour-long video of Japan takes you from Tokyo to Kyoto, Hakodate and more – and you'll see it all from above
You can now ride Japan’s most famous roller coasters online
You can now ride Japan’s most famous roller coasters online
Press play for an adrenaline rush
Online courses about Japan you can attend for free
Online courses about Japan you can attend for free
These English-language university-level courses cover everything from Japanese literature and history to architecture and business. Best of all, they’re...
6 best manga for learning Japanese
6 best manga for learning Japanese
These comics make for an easy and engaging read to boost your Japanese language skills
TikTok’s favourite instant ramen hack will upgrade your two-minute noodles
TikTok’s favourite instant ramen hack will upgrade your two-minute noodles
All you need is Sapporo Ichiban ramen, garlic, an egg, Japanese mayonnaise and a willingness to experiment
What to watch next
4 new Japanese films and series coming to Netflix this September
Everything you’ve been waiting for: the original ‘Death Note’ anime, Marie Kondo’s latest series on sparking joy, and more
Songs from the hit Japanese anime ‘Belle’ you should be listening to right now
Listen to them on Spotify or watch the music videos on YouTube. Be warned: the songs will live in your head rent-free
Watch: ‘Kiyo in Kyoto’ is an anime about modern day geisha
This charming anime is all about the secret life of Kyoto’s geiko and maiko in training – and you can watch it for free
Best Japanese movies and series with English subtitles on Netflix
Locally produced, binge-worthy titles to add to your watch list
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Summer 2021 issue: 50 reasons why Tokyo is the greatest city on Earth
Also in this issue of Time Out Tokyo magazine: Olympic venues in Tokyo, public art, top bakeries, and more
Time Out Tokyo magazine
Read the digital edition of Time Out Tokyo magazines for free – or download the PDF version for later
#DreamNowTravelLater: New issue on Japan travel inspiration out now
In this digital-only edition: discover Japan’s most beautiful places, glamping sites, road trips, novelty trains and more
Special issue out now: join the green revolution for a better future
Inside this digital-only edition: Tokyo goes green, Japanese ice cream flavours, botanical gardens, virtual museum tours and food documentaries
Escape the city
Five Tokyo islands you didn’t know about but must visit
Step away from the concrete jungle this summer to see these exotic islands that are still part of Tokyo
Where to see iconic Japanese scenery without leaving Greater Tokyo
Explore versions of Himeji Castle, Kyoto’s famous torii gate tunnel, a Japanese old town and more in and around Tokyo
JR East now offers half-price shinkansen tickets until December 2021
JR East now offers half-price shinkansen tickets until December 2021
Limited express and bullet train tickets from Tokyo to Akita, Aomori, Sendai and even Hakodate are now 50 percent off
Best day trips from Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Find some of Japan’s most beautiful temples, hiking trails and nature attractions no more than a few hours from Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more
9 best glamping getaways near Tokyo
9 best glamping getaways near Tokyo
These luxury campgrounds in neighbouring Chiba and Saitama prove you don’t have to travel far to get back to nature
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5 LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and tours for your next trip to Osaka
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Watch this empowering discussion about women in filmmaking
Discover Beauty Symposium is a conversation about women in film, from Japan to Hollywood – and it’s free to watch
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Your guide to the Tokyo Tokyo Festival
Enjoy art and cultural events online and across Tokyo until September 2021
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5 videos to watch on the Theatre for All streaming service
Plays, movies and documentaries on this accessible streaming service are available with subtitles, audio description and more
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