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Here's the official Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2026 – updated Jan 22
Get an idea of when to expect this year’s blooms across Japan with this long-term forecast
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Your comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Tokyo
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Time Out Tokyo Reader Survey 2026
Tell us what you think of Time Out Tokyo, the city and Japan – you could win a ¥5,000 gift card for Time Out Market Osaka
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Time Out Tokyo releases the eighth edition of 31 Things to Do in Ginza guide map
All the best things to eat and do in Tokyo’s glitziest district – from cafés and folk craft shops to art and fine dining
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11 best new attractions and facilities opening in and near Tokyo in 2026
The world’s first Pokémon theme park, a Kengo Kuma-designed museum, a permanent Sailor Moon show and more
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There's a frozen icicle forest just outside of Tokyo – and it's lit up at night
The annual Ashigakubo Icicles event is back from January 8, featuring a winter forest of artificial ice formations
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The stylish Koganeyu bathhouse is set to open its second branch in Shinjuku
A 50-year-old neighbourhood sento in Higashi Shinjuku is getting a modern makeover by architect Yuko Nagayama, the mastermind behind the Women's Pavilion at...
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Takanawa Gateway City is hosting DJ parties at the train station this February
Leading up to the grand opening of the mega-complex, some of Tokyo’s top DJs are pulling up to Takanawa Gateway Station for some serious spins
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Join 150,000 anime fans at AnimeJapan 2026 – tickets are on sale now
The massive convention is taking place at Tokyo Big Sight this March
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BTS announce Tokyo dates for their comeback tour – here’s how to get tickets
Calling all Army – the world’s biggest boy band is making a long-awaited return this spring, and they’re coming to Japan
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Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’ is coming to life in Tokyo this January
Become a player in the world of the hit show with this immersive Shibuya experience
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Tokyo Skytree and Madoka Magica team up for upcoming film ‘Walpurgisnacht Rising’
The pop-up event features exclusive merch, themed menu items, photo ops and more
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Where to see winter cherry blossoms in Tokyo
No need to wait until spring – here are the best parks, gardens and shrines in Tokyo to see these early-blooming sakura
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See stunning ice sculptures at this annual ice festival in Hokkaido
Get ready for a cool time – the Chitose Lake Shikotsu Ice Festival is returning in January 2026
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See frozen waterfalls with colourful illuminations in Aomori this winter
The annual Oirase Ice Falls Tour in Aomori prefecture will be running again from December 2025 to March 2026
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This igloo village in Nagano is actually a restaurant – and it's now open
Feast on a nabe hot pot inside your very own igloo at the pop-up Restaurant Kamakura Village in Iiyama
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Winter music festival Snow Machine to return to Hakuba in March 2026
After the lifts stop spinning, enjoy some après-ski spins by Bag Raiders, Steve Aoki and more in Hakuba – tickets are on sale now
Tokyo by neighbourhood
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18 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Jimbocho
Our top picks of the best things to do, see and eat in the world's coolest neighbourhood right now
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17 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nishihara and Hatagaya
These two neighbouring ’hoods are packed with cute cafés, cosy eateries and plenty of charm
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40 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nakameguro
All along the sakura-lined Meguro River, the shops, restaurants and cafés here reward exploration at any time of year
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40 things to do in Shimokitazawa: restaurants, cafés, coffee, shops and more
This west Tokyo neighbourhood is a hub for vintage fashion, vinyl records and independent cafés and restaurants
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20 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nakano
Just one train stop from Shinjuku, this chilled neighbourhood is famous for anime stores, cosy cafés and casual restaurants
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50 things to do in Harajuku
Where to shop, eat and drink in Tokyo’s capital of kawaii, from the best fashion boutiques to the trendiest cafés
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Best free museums in Tokyo
Here are our favourite free museums in Tokyo for art, history and even kids
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Best museums in Tokyo for kids and families
With arts, science, dinosaurs, robots and the opportunity to drive a shinkansen, these Tokyo museums are perfect for the young and old alike
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Best places to see incredible views of the Tokyo skyline
Want to see Tokyo from the top? Visit these observation decks for the best views in the capital
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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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Best indoor theme parks and amusement parks in Tokyo
Have fun while staying warm at these indoor attractions: meet Hello Kitty, play Lego all day, explore virtual reality, and more