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Your ultimate guide to the best winter in Tokyo

Our pick of the seasonal experiences you shouldn't miss between December and March

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Tokyo illuminations 2018-19

The city transforms into a sparkling wonderland after dark with tens of millions of colourful lights

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88 things to do in Tokyo

Discover the city with our ultimate checklist of the best things to do and things to see in Tokyo, from museums and tours to restaurants and bars

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Christmas markets in Tokyo

Get your gifts and ornaments here – and reward yourself with a pint while you're at it

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Five reasons why you should book a local guided tour with Magical Trip

[Sponsored] From city walkabouts to foodie tours, discover Tokyo with Magical Trip’s local tour guides

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Tokyo Station 104th Anniversary Celebration with 104 Santas

Make sure you take part in the Santa Claus bingo stamp rally, where you’ll go on a hunt for 100 Santas numbered 1 to 100...

Art

MINGEI – Another Kind of Art

Mingei literally means ‘arts of the people’ and it refers to handcrafted objects produced by local craftsmen for everyday use...

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Art Gift Market

Held at the 8/Court event space in Shibuya Hikarie, the Art Gift Market features 21 young artists and creators, who will be selling a selection of goods that are fit for gifting...

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A Tokyo night out in retro Otsuka

Here’s your chance to experience the old-school charm of Otsuka from dusk to dawn with our Time Out nightife event, Otsuka After Dark: 20 things to do after sunset.

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Hotel Chinzanso Autumn Garden Lightup

The opulent Hotel Chinzanso in Mejiro opens up its gorgeously decorated garden during the autumn leaves season, lighting up the lush grounds at night to produce one of the city's most beautiful foliage shows. Head over a little bit later in the evening if you want to escape the crowds – the garden stays open until 10pm.

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Time Out Tokyo Year-End Party 2018

Our annual year-end bonenkai party takes over Time Out Café & Diner in Ebisu with a packed programme of tunes, food and booze

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Best things to do with kids in Tokyo

Top family-friendly events, festivals, restaurants, activities and fun things to do for children in the capital

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50 things to do in Harajuku

Where to shop, eat and drink in Tokyo’s ‘kawaii’ capital

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Museums

Best heritage museums in Tokyo

Tokyo's history museums are a good portal into the city's glorious past: walk into heritage buildings and discover how life was like back in the Edo period

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Tokyo illuminations 2018-19

Discover the beauty of the wintertime city – it's your guide to the top Tokyo light-ups

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The most beautiful buildings in Tokyo

These stunning architecture are some of our favourite buildings in Tokyo – from the iconic Prada store to the postmodern Nakagin Capsule Tower and more