16+ hour, 24+ min ago   (216+ words) A new shopping and commercial complex on the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station has finally opened. Tofrom Yaesu Tower opened on Sept. 10 and features two buildings. One building, Tofrom Yaesu Tower, has 51 floors and four basement level floors. Next door,…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (109+ words) Stripes Japan VIDEO: Beyond nightlife, Tokyo’s Shinjuku has plenty of daytime activities Tokyo’s Shinjuku District with its many clubs, bars, izakaya pubs and karaoke boxes may be a nightlife destination, but there is plenty to enjoy when the sun’s out…...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (84+ words) Just a few minutes away from the world’s busiest train station, you’ll find a sprawling oasis to escape the crowds. Shinjuku Gyeon Park features 145 acres of green space and every season has some type of flower or illuminations perfect for…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago   (387+ words) As you walk through Komaba’s quiet, tree-lined residential streets, it’s hard to imagine that this area in southwestern Tokyo was once where Edo Era shoguns would hunt wild game with their tamed hawks perched upon their arm. Today, the shoguns…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (346+ words) While in Japan, you may want to enjoy some Edo‑period atmosphere in a classical town with traditional delicacies and goods for sure. I guess you may head to Asakusa looking for the Edo vibe, while some are heading to…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (922+ words) It was an early morning weekday when we started our long drive to explore the countryside of Kansai and the Shikoku region. We wanted to hit the road and enjoy the quite side of Japan. We made many stops along…...

2+ week, 14+ hour ago   (553+ words) While we conduct these surveys to find paradise for Dad, we focus on finding magical places near us. These magical places must be an hour away at most, a paradise within the chaos of daily life. During this spring, and…...