Enjoy calm tides, balmy sea breeze and good vibes at these gorgeous sandy beaches near Tokyo
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5 best Japanese movies and series coming to Netflix in July 2022
Escape the heat with these unique shows and movies for every kind of mood

Burger King is offering an all-you-can-eat cheeseburger challenge this July
Loosen your pants for the Maximum Super One-Pound Beef Burger challenge

Check these websites daily for heatstroke warnings in Tokyo
The heat stress index is updated hourly

See Kengo Kuma's stunning new gallery at Comico Art Museum Yufuin in Oita
New exhibits by Yayoi Kusama, Tatsuo Miyajima and Kohei Nawa will open at the art museum on July 1

Mint chocolate is trending in Tokyo right now
Mint KitKats, canelés and more – nothing says summer is here more than the arrival of these mint chocolate treats

Gion Matsuri’s Yamaboko parade returns for the first time in three years
This exhilarating spectacle in Kyoto is one of Japan’s biggest and most renowned traditional festivals – don't miss it

These new alcoholic slushies are a godsend for summer
Better than iced coffee – the refreshing Coolish Frozen Sours by Lotte come in grapefruit and lemon sour flavours

Tokyo is removing the expressway blocking the view of Nihonbashi Bridge
A section of the Metropolitan Expressway is being dismantled as part of Nihonbashi’s regeneration project
Summer in Tokyo

5 best water parks in and near Tokyo
Beat the summer heat at these water parks in and around Tokyo. They make a perfect day trip for family with kids as well

11 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars and restaurants Tokyo has to offer

Best beer gardens in Tokyo
Cool down with a cold pint at the city's top beer events and festivals, some even offer barbecue and free-flow deals

11 best places to see hydrangeas in and around Tokyo
Find these early-summer flowers in temples, gardens and parks in and around the city, including Ueno Park, Tokyo Bay and Yokohama
Japan travel inspo
Embrace the warm weather at these gorgeous beaches, islands and mountain retreats from Okinawa to Hokkaido
Japan's 6 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
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
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list
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
10 best onsen destinations in Japan
10 best onsen destinations in Japan
Warm up as well as rejuvenate your body and mind at these scenic hot spring resorts, easily accessible from Tokyo
10 stunning places in Japan that don’t look like Japan
10 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
Covid-19 updates

Explained: Japan’s three categories for international entry from June
Travellers and tourists from certain destinations will be exempt from on-arrival testing and quarantine measures

Japan’s new Covid-19 border rules explained
Who can enter the country, when, how, and what quarantine will look like from March 1

Travel checklist: what you need for re-entering Japan from overseas
Returning to Japan? Here's all the Covid-19 documents you'll need for a smooth and safe return

How to get a free Covid-19 test in Tokyo even if you have no symptoms
Tokyo government now has a free Covid-19 testing scheme to give residents a peace of mind
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Enjoy Japanese and world cuisines at the new Tokyo Tokyo Delicious Museum food festival
The three-day food fest also brings together five of Tokyo’s most prestigious Michelin-listed restaurants

The Book Shorts Award winner is now in English – read it online
Free to read: ‘The one I want to meet’ won the annual short story contest by the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

Wellness, making new connections and learning local stories are the future of travel
Highlights from Visions of Tourism – the new relationship between the value of experience and consumption

How to ensure post-pandemic tourism enriches both locals and tourists
Highlights from Time Out Tokyo x ICF2021 Special Session: Requirements for a New Age of Tourism
The best of Tokyo, straight to your home
Miss the fluffy soufflé pancakes in Japan? You can now cook them at home thanks to famed pâtissier Masayoshi Ishikawa
These monthly boxes are delivered direct from Japan, filled with popular Japanese snacks, stationery, makeup and more
7 Japanese words and concepts anyone can relate to
7 Japanese words and concepts anyone can relate to
Learn these common everyday terms from Japan – they will make your life easier and more fulfilling
Watch this relaxing 8K aerial video on YouTube if you miss Japan
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
See all Japan’s 47 prefectures in 125 seconds via this stunning tourism video
See all Japan’s 47 prefectures in 125 seconds via this stunning tourism video
See Hokkaido, Hiroshima, Okinawa, Osaka, Kyoto, Gunma, Niigata and more in this gorgeous new JNTO video
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
What to watch next

4 best Japanese films and series coming to Netflix in June 2022
Coming up: Satoshi Kon’s award-winning anime film 'Millennium Actress' and Toma Ikuta's foray into kabuki

Best Japanese movies and series with English subtitles on Netflix
Locally produced, binge-worthy titles to add to your watch list

4 best new films and series adapted from Japanese novels and manga
Recent Japanese movie and series adaptations that are actually worth watching

The best documentaries about Japanese food
Learn about the history, flavours and techniques of Japanese cooking with Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Niki Nakayama, Jiro Ono and more
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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
Step away from the concrete jungle this summer to see these exotic islands that are still part of 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
JR East now offers half-price shinkansen tickets
Limited express and bullet train tickets from Tokyo to Akita, Aomori, Sendai and even Hakodate are 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
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

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

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

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