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The first issue of Time Out Japan is out now: Culinary school
Also in the inaugural issue: Tokyo vs Osaka, autumn highlights and much more
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Your comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Tokyo
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14 best parks, gardens and streets to see the autumn leaves in Tokyo
From yellow ginkgo trees to red maple leaves – see the seasonal beauty at Tokyo's gardens and parks
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How to live out your Ai Yazawa fantasy in Tokyo
6 spots that will make you feel like the main character of a fashion shojo manga
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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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Here’s the official 2025 forecast for autumn leaves in Japan – updated
The Japan autumn leaves forecast spans all major destinations including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo and more
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What's on in Tokyo
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Art
See over 100 years of Shibuya history at this free art exhibition in November
The 13-day event features 170 old photos of the area surrounding Shibuya
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Catch sight of ‘Diamond Fuji’ from the roof of Sunshine 60 this November
The sky-high observatory is allowing exclusive rooftop access to 12 lucky visitors daily from November 13 to 17
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The amazing illuminations at Ashikaga Flower Park are here until February 2026
Don't miss 'Flower Garden of Lights: Flower Fantasy 2025-26' in Tochigi prefecture, just 90 minutes from Tokyo Station
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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
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This group feeds the homeless in Tokyo – here's how you can help
Grama Seva Japan provides food for Yoyogi Park's unhoused every Sunday
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Discover Shinbashi after dark with Andaz Tokyo’s new stay experience
The hotel’s freshly announced stay package includes a guided walking tour through one of Tokyo's most atmospheric neighbourhoods
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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
Things to do outdoors in Tokyo
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Kenchoji Temple in Kamakura is hosting a relaxing sound art event at the end of October
'Zen Night Walk: Kamakura' features music and light shows from October 28 to December 7
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Where to find all the Pokémon manhole covers in and around Tokyo
Visit Ueno, Machida and Yokohama to catch all the unique Poké Lid manhole covers featuring Pikachu and friends
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5 fruit and vegetable picking farms near Tokyo for a nature-filled day out
Spend a day amid nature picking fresh fruit and veg at these green escapes in and around Tokyo
Tokyo attractions
Museums
Best free museums in Tokyo
Here are our favourite free museums in Tokyo for art, history and even kids
Museums
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
Sports & Fitness
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The most scenic jogging routes in Tokyo
Get in a good run while sightseeing around Tokyo Bay, Imperial Palace, Asakusa and Nakameguro
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8 scenic bicycle routes in and around Tokyo
Saddle up for these beautiful bike routes in and near Tokyo, featuring well-ridden tracks, mountainous countryside and more
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7 best super sento in Tokyo with multiple baths, saunas, cafés and more
Spend a spa day (or night) at these luxurious bathhouses with onsen, saunas, cafés, bars, manga libraries and more
Time Out meets the World
Tokyo meets the World
A Time Out Tokyo interview series with the ambassadors to Japan who call Tokyo home
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Tokyo meets the world: Tunisia
Talking cultural and culinary discoveries, Olympic memories and the many facets of the Japan-Tunisia relationship with Ambassador Mohamed Elloumi
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Tokyo meets the world, special edition: cycling in Tokyo
Dutch ambassador Peter van der Vliet and architect Manabu Chiba share their ideas on how to make Tokyo a more bike-friendly city and how to turn Japan into a...
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Tokyo meets the world: Norway
Ambassador Inga Nyhamar on valuing nature and the environment, the keys to a Nordic-style work-life balance, and where to get a taste of Norwegian pastries and...
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Tokyo meets the world: Malaysia
Ambassador Dato’ J. Kennedy on where to get the best Malaysian food in Tokyo, why having more halal-certified restaurants is a plus for everyone and why...
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Tokyo meets the world: Argentina
Recently arrived ambassador Guillermo Hunt shares his first impressions of Tokyo, talks up Japan’s tourism prospects and goes into detail on why...