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33,000 kochia bushes are now growing at Hitachi Seaside Park
The fluffy green summer cypress will turn vibrant red in autumn
Japan's biggest ever Sailor Moon exhibition is now running in Tokyo
Don’t miss the six-month-long Sailor Moon Museum at Roppongi for Sailor Moon’s 30th anniversary
Over 10,000 food items including Famichiki will see a price hike due to weak yen
Get ready for more inflation before the year ends
Toyosu is getting an Ibiza-inspired seaside resort with outdoor barbecue and dining hall
Kiranah Resort Toyosu is scheduled to open in late-August
Study shows Japan generated over 369 million disposable coffee cups in 2020
That’s equivalent to 60,000 Tokyo Skytrees if the cups were stacked
Enjoy olive-fed wagyu beef with a Tokyo skyline view at Park Hyatt Tokyo’s New York Grill
Chef de Cuisine Paul Gajewski’s seasonal dinner menu draws inspiration from Kagawa prefecture
Cirque du Soleil is returning to Tokyo in early 2023 with a new version of a hit show
Alegría: In a New Light will open in Odaiba in February for a four-month run until June 2023
Another iconic gaming arcade in Akihabara is closing this September
Sorry gamers, the GiGO Akihabara Building 4 will be closing permanently on September 25
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Summer in Tokyo
9 best summer festivals in Tokyo in 2022
From Bon Odori to mega fireworks, here are the most exciting and spectacular events happening in Tokyo this summer
Five beach houses near Tokyo that you must visit this summer
These summer hangouts in Kanagawa offer delicious meals and cocktails, beach barbecues, glamping and more
7 best water parks in and near Tokyo
Beat the summer heat at these water parks in and around Tokyo. They make a perfect day trip for family with kids as well
12 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars and restaurants Tokyo has to offer
Japan travel inspo
Embrace the warm weather at these gorgeous beaches, islands and mountain retreats from Okinawa to Hokkaido
Japan's 6 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Japan's 6 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Travel off the beaten track to these storybook villages, Edo-era towns with geisha (not Kyoto!) and seaside retreats
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list
Best things to do at the Hello Kitty island resort
Best things to do at the Hello Kitty island resort
Awaji Island in Hyogo has a resort dedicated to Sanrio’s famous feline, with art exhibits, themed hotel rooms and more
10 best onsen destinations in Japan
10 best onsen destinations in Japan
Warm up as well as rejuvenate your body and mind at these scenic hot spring resorts, easily accessible from Tokyo
10 stunning places in Japan that don’t look like Japan
10 stunning places in Japan that don’t look like Japan
Forget Zen gardens – these attractions make you feel like you’re in Egypt, Bali, Greece and more, all without leaving Japan
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Covid-19 updates
These Covid-19 vaccines are accepted for entry into Japan
Japan now accepts travellers inoculated with Covid-19 boosters from Janssen, Novavax and more
Explained: Japan’s three categories for international entry from June
Travellers and tourists from certain destinations will be exempt from on-arrival testing and quarantine measures
Japan’s new Covid-19 border rules explained
Who can enter the country, when, how, and what quarantine will look like from March 1
Travel checklist: what you need for re-entering Japan from overseas
Returning to Japan? Here's all the Covid-19 documents you'll need for a smooth and safe return
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What to watch next
5 new Japanese movies coming to Netflix in August 2022
Look out for these exciting Japanese films streaming on Netflix Japan this month
Best Japanese movies and series with English subtitles on Netflix
Locally produced, binge-worthy titles to add to your watch list
4 best new films and series adapted from Japanese novels and manga
Recent Japanese movie and series adaptations that are actually worth watching
The best documentaries about Japanese food
Learn about the history, flavours and techniques of Japanese cooking with Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Niki Nakayama, Jiro Ono and more
The best of Tokyo, straight to your home
Miss the fluffy soufflé pancakes in Japan? You can now cook them at home thanks to famed pâtissier Masayoshi Ishikawa
These monthly boxes are delivered direct from Japan, filled with popular Japanese snacks, stationery, makeup and more
7 Japanese words and concepts anyone can relate to
7 Japanese words and concepts anyone can relate to
Learn these common everyday terms from Japan – they will make your life easier and more fulfilling
Watch this relaxing 8K aerial video on YouTube if you miss Japan
Watch this relaxing 8K aerial video on YouTube if you miss Japan
The amazing hour-long video of Japan takes you from Tokyo to Kyoto, Hakodate and more – and you'll see it all from above
See all Japan’s 47 prefectures in 125 seconds via this stunning tourism video
See all Japan’s 47 prefectures in 125 seconds via this stunning tourism video
See Hokkaido, Hiroshima, Okinawa, Osaka, Kyoto, Gunma, Niigata and more in this gorgeous new JNTO video
You can now ride Japan’s most famous roller coasters online
You can now ride Japan’s most famous roller coasters online
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Summer 2021 issue: 50 reasons why Tokyo is the greatest city on Earth
Also in this issue of Time Out Tokyo magazine: Olympic venues in Tokyo, public art, top bakeries, and more
Time Out Tokyo magazine
Read the digital edition of Time Out Tokyo magazines for free – or download the PDF version for later
#DreamNowTravelLater: New issue on Japan travel inspiration out now
In this digital-only edition: discover Japan’s most beautiful places, glamping sites, road trips, novelty trains and more
Special issue out now: join the green revolution for a better future
Inside this digital-only edition: Tokyo goes green, Japanese ice cream flavours, botanical gardens, virtual museum tours and food documentaries
Escape the city
Step away from the concrete jungle this summer to see these exotic islands that are still part of Tokyo
Explore versions of Himeji Castle, Kyoto’s famous torii gate tunnel, a Japanese old town and more in and around Tokyo
JR East now offers half-price shinkansen tickets
JR East now offers half-price shinkansen tickets
Limited express and bullet train tickets from Tokyo to Akita, Aomori, Sendai and even Hakodate are 50 percent off
Best day trips from Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Find some of Japan’s most beautiful temples, hiking trails and nature attractions no more than a few hours from Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more
9 best glamping getaways near Tokyo
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
Explore Saitama
See the best of Saitama through these 5 travel videos
Enjoy the prefecture’s famous fireworks, go on a river cruise, visit a 360-year-old festival, and more
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10 things you must do in Saitama
The best experiences Saitama has to offer, including river rafting, a traditional sento bathhouse, an anime hotel and more
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10 places to eat in Saitama
You’ll find izakaya serving pork skewers, an old-fashioned 24-hour coffee shop, a Scottish pub selling local whisky and more
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10 best spots for souvenir shopping in Saitama
These shops, cafés and attractions offer local mementos, gifts and food that you won't find anywhere else
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