Tokyo: a wonder of the modern world fed by its konbini
Tokyo has been described as the only major city in the world that really works. It’s quite an indictment of the world’s other big cities,…
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Experience an explosion of colour this December with these vegan Christmas drinks
Experience an explosion of colour this Christmas with these vibrant and healthy original drinks from vegan cafe Trueberry. ‘My Christmas Frappe’ contains 100% vegetable ingredients…
Experience a Gold Festival with a total value of 800 million yen in Ueno
Since the spring of 2020, the gold market has been on the rise, with demand for rare metal creations reaching almost record highs, reminiscent of…
Japan’s first Godiva café opens at Tokyo station
Chocolate company Godiva is about to launch its first café in Japan. The Godiva Café Tokyo, located in the GranRoof Front of Tokyo Station, will…
Tokyo mayor Koike getting superchatted during coronavirus press briefing goes viral on Twitter
As the number of people infected with the novel coronavirus infections rises in Tokyo (as well as other parts of Japan), the city issued its…
The lie of the land: how topography made Tokyo the city it is today
You might not think so looking out over Tokyo from one of its giant skyscrapers, but the modern city owes its chaotic appearance to the…
Sink your teeth into this Pink Tiger Sandwich and satisfy that growling tummy
This tiger-inspired sandwich will have you prowling the streets of Tokyo’s concrete jungle. Released by Le Cafe de Joel on October 27th, the stylish sandwich…
Tokyo Rickshaw will have you swooning over their risqué new promotional video
As one of Tokyo’s most traditional areas, the Jinrikisha, or Rickshaw is a common sight in Asakusa. Across the city, Tourists can be seen sitting…
Japanese adult video company opens “adult theme park” where you can drink with actresses
Japanese adult video maker Soft On Demand (SOD) is known for not for just being one of the largest adult video companies in Japan, but…
MANGA ⇔ TOKYO: Exhibition Shows Your Favorite Pop Culture Scenes in the Metropolis
Arielle Busetto, JAPAN Forward Have you ever watched a film and become so entrenched in the story that you wanted to visit the locations featured…
Hide away in this mountain hut-themed yakitori restaurant in Yotsuya
Walk through the doors of this brand new yakitori restaurant in Yotsuya, and be teleported to a place that resembles a Japanese hunter’s mountain hut….
Test your limits at this Tohoku Wanko Soba Challenge without leaving Tokyo
If you can’t get out of Tokyo because of the current COVID-19 situation this food festival offered up by Kirino Private Room Seiro is the…
Keep your cool this summer with this non-alcoholic Black Honey Mojito
Beeslow Co. is a company that specialises in producing buckwheat honey. Labelled as Black Honey for it’s dark colour, Beeslow’s buckwheat honey is rich in…
Tokyo Residents can get 50% OFF entry to Tokyo Skytree until August 23rd
The world’s tallest tower, Tokyo Skytree located in Sumida Ward, has a bit of a reputation as being on the pricey side when it comes…
Tokyo bar releases refreshing retro sake cream soda floats this summer
Old fashioned cream soda floats are a menu staple of Japan’s Showa era coffee shops, and to this day are still enjoyed at such shops…