Things to do
Lady Gaga becomes a FamilyMart staff member in new Japan commercial
The world-renowned pop star is taking over the konbini chain to celebrate its 45th anniversary
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Shopping
Starbucks Japan is releasing a Pokémon drink and merch this September
Get ready to try the Pikachu Honey Cream Latte and shop 41 other special items
Things to do
This massive fireworks show is returning to Tokyo’s waterfront for the first time in 11 years
Tokyo Bay Grand Fireworks Festival will be back on October 24 with 12,000 fireworks
Things to do
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo’s Sea of Clouds installation features a magical full moon
This garden light-up recreates a natural phenomenon in the city, complete with a projection of a full moon
Restaurants
2 Tokyo pizzerias have made the 50 Top Pizza World list for 2026
Tokyo’s top spots for Neapolitan-style pizza are found inside the top 10 in this year’s global ranking
Things to do
Sprawling digital art, music and tech festival Mutek is returning to Tokyo in November
Max Cooper headlines the latest edition of the cross-disciplinary Mutek.jp, taking place November 20–23 at Takanawa Gateway City
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