Things To Do in Tokyo | Tokyo Weekender https://www.tokyoweekender.com/category/japan-life/things-to-do-in-tokyo/ Japan's Premier English Magazine Sun, 25 Aug 2024 07:35:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/cropped-TW_red_512-1-512x502.png Things To Do in Tokyo | Tokyo Weekender https://www.tokyoweekender.com/category/japan-life/things-to-do-in-tokyo/ 32 32 This Tokyo Bar Will Hypnotize You, Literally https://www.tokyoweekender.com/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-bars/this-tokyo-bar-will-hypnotize-you-literally/ Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:47:46 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=252571 The Wonder Belly Button (Fushigi no Heso) is a hypnosis café & bar in Shinjuku, named so because “the belly button is where we were once connected to our mothers via the umbilical cord. It’s a symbol of the center of the body, its core,” explained the bar’s proprietor and hypnotist Mr. Endo. “It’s also […]

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]]> Escape Tokyo’s Heat: 8 of the Best Rivers for Swimming & Cooling Off (within 3 hours!) https://www.tokyoweekender.com/travel/escape-tokyos-heat-8-of-the-best-rivers-for-swimming-cooling-off-within-3-hours/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:07:25 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=252195 With the heat continuing to rise and the humidity like a sticky, unwanted blanket upon us, there’s only one thing to do: escape. Away from the blistering concrete of the city, the rivers and gorges near Tokyo offer a brief respite. The temperature of the water heats up in the summer months, making it perfect […]

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]]> 4 Must-Visit Date Night Restaurants in Tokyo https://www.tokyoweekender.com/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-bars/the-best-date-night-restaurants-in-tokyo/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:26:28 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=251819 Most of the time, it’s the company you keep and not the location you seek. However, getting to know another person in a romantic setting never hurt anyone, right? Whether you’re taking yourself out, going out with friends or you’ve just matched on an app and are searching for your next date spot, these restaurants […]

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]]> Studio Ghibli-Inspired Things To Do in Kichijoji https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/things-to-do-in-tokyo/studio-ghibli-inspired-things-to-do-in-kichijoji/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 02:43:03 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=251501 Seeing anime and movie locations in real life is a fun and exciting way to explore different neighborhoods, as artists really do include details that match real-life locations. Recognizing such details makes it feel as though you’ve stepped into the animated world. The Kichijoji and Mitaka neighborhood, just 20 minutes from the actual Studio Ghibli […]

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]]> A Complete Guide to Chiyoda City: What to Do in Akihabara, Jimbocho and More https://www.tokyoweekender.com/tw-collabs/a-complete-guide-to-chiyoda-city-what-to-do-in-akihabara-jimbocho-and-more/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 09:46:06 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=251320 Even if you’re not super familiar with the specifics of Tokyo’s 23 wards, chances are you’ve been to Chiyoda, which encompasses everything from some of the busiest to some of the most quaint areas in Tokyo. Chiyoda city is home to the Imperial Palace, the electric anime district Akihabara, the book district Jimbocho and Tokyo […]

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]]> The Best Things To Do in Tokyo This Month: August 2024 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/things-to-do-in-tokyo/the-best-things-to-do-in-tokyo-this-month-august-2024/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:28:25 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=251018 Tokyo is alive every day of the week. There’s always something to see or do, whether it’s an exhibition, a live music gig, a pop-up shop or a seasonal limited edition item to try. We’ve rounded up some recommendations for the best things to do in Tokyo this August. Tokyo Festivals and Outdoor Events Tokyo […]

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]]> The Best Vegan Bakeries in Tokyo https://www.tokyoweekender.com/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-bars/the-best-vegan-bakeries-in-tokyo/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 23:44:17 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=251036 Wandering past shops throughout Japan displaying rows of Willy Wonka-style cream cakes, it can be hard not to feel left out if you’re vegan or have a dairy or wheat allergy. Within the last few years, however, the vegan bakery landscape has changed. Tokyo has woken up, and now has its own vegan bakery scene, […]

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]]> Everything You Need to Know About the Pokémon Stamp Rally https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/anime-and-manga/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-pokemon-stamp-rally/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:27:21 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=250659 The 2024 Pokemon stamp rally has just started in collaboration with JR East, and will be going on until September 1.  All around Tokyo Station children and parents are scrambling to get their Captain Pikachu stamps. You might also have caught the excitement during last year’s Pokemon stamp rally which celebrated the Pokemon World Championships […]

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]]> The Best Traditional Summer Festivals in Tokyo in 2024 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/things-to-do-in-tokyo/the-best-summer-festivals-in-tokyo-in-2024/ Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:35:20 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=249903 Summer festivals in Japan are a time of unrivaled celebration, with parades, traditional music, dance performances, food stalls and incredible fireworks displays. And summer festivals in Tokyo have a particularly powerful charm. Making your way through a neighborhood you’ve passed through countless times, you’re suddenly lured in by the chatter and bustle of lots of […]

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]]> 5 Best Restaurants in Tokyo With Outdoor Seating https://www.tokyoweekender.com/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-bars/5-best-restaurants-in-tokyo-with-outdoor-seating/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:01:33 +0000 https://www.tokyoweekender.com/?p=249548 When the sun is out and there’s a nice breeze, it’s great to be outside. Thankfully, there are plenty of spots in Tokyo where you can enjoy the outdoor air while digging into some top-tier cuisine. Here are five fantastic restaurants across Tokyo to visit on a sunny day. Racines Farm to Park Racines is […]

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