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Don’t let the rain get you down. This week, we’ve rounded up some great events to plan your girl’s night out around. A highball festival in Hibiya Park, a ritzy soiree at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo or an unforgettable Cirque Du Soleil performance in Odaiba (and tons more). The choice is yours. © Photo by…
End June with a bang. The event lineup for the upcoming week is sure to get you out of the house. Catch the very last of the Kyu-Furukawa Rose Festival, sample some mouth watering kebabs or hike up Mount Takao and enjoy a celebratory beer. The choice is yours! Have a fun week ahead. ©…
Enjoy all that spring has to offer this week with several flower festival events happening all over Tokyo. If you have a sweet tooth, check out the Muji Sweets exhibit before it ends and try five different types of traditional Japanese desserts! Rainbows Reign Tokyo Rainbow Pride Festival & Parade Join Japan’s LGBT community and…
Avoid faux pas etiquette at Japanese shrines with this helpful guide! Whether you’re visiting Japan for the first time or have been living here for some time, there are some things that take getting used to when it comes to Japanese traditional culture. One that comes up quite often is how to properly pay one’s…
As the days start to get warmer, it’s time to switch out the last few items in your spring wardrobe. Summer’s coming in hot and here are some events to welcome in the new season. © Photo by https://www.tokyoamericanclub.org/ Bargain Hunting Nearly New Sale 2023 Open to the public, drop by the Tokyo American Club…
In a city like Tokyo, there are events for every interest. From a night yoga session at Meiji Jingu Stadium to jamming out to music in Hibiya park to celebrate the best of European cinema. This week’s lineup is sure to get you out and about. The Ultimate After-Work Stress Relief Jingu Stadium Night Yoga…
This week, head to all the different summer festivals happening around Tokyo. From Ueno to Hibiya to Yoyogi, there’s always something brewing. If you’d rather stay indoors, check out our list of the best art museums to visit! Have a good one. Beer It On Hibiya Oktoberfest 2023 Craving for beer and sausages? The iconic…
The summer heat is worth it when it means you can eat and drink to your heart’s desire with your best friends by your side. Summer is a special season where you can enjoy delicious food, refreshing drinks and all the girl-talk you want outdoors. Now that the rays are shining through, we’ll be making…
Tanabata, one of the quintessential Japanese summer holidays, is even more fun with kids around. Whether you’re creating homemade decor, slurping somen noodles or writing your own wishes, make this July seventh one for the memory books! As the temperature continues to sound across the country, turn your attention to the night sky as Tanabata,…