Art supplies Tokyo: 5 best districts
Find the best art supplies Tokyo has to offer across 5 specialist districts, from Jimbocho to Tennozu Isle, with honest tips for every budget and medium.
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Tanabata Tokyo: best bamboo and wish displays
Tanabata Tokyo transforms the city every July, filling streets, shrines, and shopping arcades with colorful bamboo and wish-paper displays. This guide covers the best locations to visit this week, what to do at each one, and the practical details that make the difference between a good outing and a great one. Entry is free at all major venues.
Running club Tokyo: a beginner’s guide
Tokyo has a running club for every level, and most ask nothing more than a pair of shoes and a willingness to show up. This guide covers the best clubs for first-time runners, the routes that suit every pace, and the small details that make joining easier than you expect.
Hanabi Tokyo JPOP BEST: tickets and tips
Hanabi Tokyo is back at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu with 14,000 fireworks set to the best JPOP hits. This guide covers exactly how to buy tickets, how to reach the venue, and where to stand for the best view, with honest tips from someone who lives here.
Departure tax Japan: ¥3,000 from 1 July
Japan’s departure tax triples to ¥3,000 per person on 1 July, and if you are flying out of Tokyo, you need to know what changes and what does not. The tax is built into your ticket, but the context matters. Here is a clear, practical guide to every detail that affects your next flight.
Nemophila day trip from Tokyo guide
Hitachi Seaside Park in Ibaraki turns an entire hill blue every spring, and you can reach it from central Tokyo in about 2 hours by train. This guide covers the best bloom window, how to get there, what to expect, and how to avoid the biggest crowd mistakes. Plan your nemophila day trip with confidence.
Sports bars in Tokyo for the World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19, and most matches land in the early hours of the morning in Tokyo. This guide covers the best sports bars, public viewings, and streaming options so you can plan your football schedule around real Tokyo life.
Tokyo workshop: pottery and indigo dye
Tokyo has more craft studios than most people realize, and many of them welcome complete beginners in English. This guide covers what to expect at a pottery or indigo-dye class, how to choose the right studio, and what to bring on the day.
Tokyo hydrangeas: your June rainy season guide
Tokyo hydrangeas transform the city every June, turning temple steps, parks, and riverside paths into soft blue and purple landscapes. This guide covers the best spots, honest weather advice, and practical tips so you can plan a genuinely great rainy-season outing without the guesswork.
Food festivals lighting up Tokyo parks
Tokyo’s parks become some of the most exciting places to eat in the world every June. This month alone, 5 international food festivals bring African stews, Taiwanese street food, Spanish paella, Italian gelato and Filipino dishes to the city’s green spaces. Here is what to expect and where to go.