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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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15 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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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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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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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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3 Tori no Ichi festivals to celebrate the coming of winter in Tokyo
Ensure your good fortune and prosperity for the year ahead at this traditional festival held in temples and shrines
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Over 10,000 artists are showing their work at Design Festa this weekend
The massive biannual art festival is estimated to welcome over 140,000 attendees during its two-day run
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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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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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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
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This is the place in Japan to see sakura and autumn leaves at the same time
Witness this unusual phenomenon at the annual Obara Shikizakura Four-Season Cherry Blossom Festival in Aichi prefecture
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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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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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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 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