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An adorable Pokémon Christmas village has popped up in Yokohama
You can visit the festive Pocket Monster area at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse until Christmas Day
Things to Do
Your comprehensive guide to the best things to do in Tokyo
Shopping
8 joyous Christmas markets in Tokyo
Ditch the department stores and head to these Christmas markets for gift shopping and festive food
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What's the deal with... KFC and Christmas in Japan?
Why the country known for its gastronomy flocks to Kentucky Fried Chicken for the festive season
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24 incredible illuminations and light-ups in Tokyo
Enjoy the city at its most sparkly, when Tokyo switches on its festive lights and illuminations in autumn through winter
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10 best Christmas trees in Tokyo
Tokyo's Christmas trees range from traditional installations to themed displays – here are our top picks
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What's on in Tokyo
What's new in Tokyo
Shopping
Duolingo just opened a pop-up store in Shibuya
DuoMart is only here from now until December 30
Comedy
Stand-up comedian Gianmarco Soresi is coming to Tokyo in January 2026
The American comic is here for only two days as part of his 'Drama King' world tour
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The Edo-Tokyo Museum will finally reopen in March 2026
The history museum's long-awaited reopening arrives this spring, complete with a free 100-day commemorative event
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Shibuya cancels its New Year's Eve countdown (again)
The 2025/2026 cancellation is the sixth time the event has been called off
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Shibuya Sky is celebrating Christmas with mirror balls and rooftop light shows
The rooftop observation deck at Shibuya Scramble Square is hosting the Sparkling View event until December 25
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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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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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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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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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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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This magical igloo village in Nagano is actually a pop-up restaurant
Feast on a nabe hot pot inside your very own igloo at the pop-up Restaurant Kamakura Village in Iiyama
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
More 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