Your ultimate guide to Tokyo

Enjoy calm tides, balmy sea breeze and good vibes at these gorgeous sandy beaches near Tokyo in Kanagawa, Chiba, Ibaraki and Shizuoka

Summer is here, which means Tokyo's many great (and cheap) public pools are now open. Admission is usually around ¥600 or less, the atmosphere is laidback...

Escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions  

Here are some of the Kansai region’s most spectacular fireworks events happening in 2025

Our favourite restaurants, bars, shops and things to do in this relaxed and inspiring Osaka downtown district

Indulge in unique evening menus, radiant light-ups and more

‘50 Things to Do in Kyushu, edition 2’ points you to our favourite attractions, restaurants, shops and bars – and has tips for mobile workers...

Also in this issue: off-the-radar gems in Tokyo, rejuvenating spa and beauty treatments, exciting new bars, and more

In this issue: urban breweries, the revival of kissaten and listening bars, Tokyo gifts and crafts, and more

Travel to Nikko, Hakone, Kawagoe, Kawaguchiko and Kamakura with these cheap shinkansen and local train deals

The best and cheapest options travelling to and from Tokyo's main airport in Chiba for international and domestic flights

Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card