It’s never too early to start fantasizing about autumn in Japan, a time when the air is crisp, streets are blanketed in golden-brown leaves and cozy hojicha drinks start popping up at... Read more »
Oktoberfest in Shiba Park September 12 – 23 Raise a stein and celebrate German-style at Oktoberfest Tokyo 2025! Just a one-minute walk from Onarimon Gate Station (Exit A6), this annual festival brings... Read more »
Beneath the surface of this megacity lies a quieter, often overlooked identity: Tokyo as a city shaped and defined by water. In fact, during the Edo period (1603–1868), Tokyo—then known as Edo—was... Read more »
At an upscale cafe in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s busiest metropolitan areas, Kinga Skiers explains the guiding principle behind the community service project Food Not Bombs. “We’re a community, and our work... Read more »
It should come as no surprise that an island nation such as Japan would have a rich, flowing river of legendary tales and folklore that have streamed through the centuries of its... Read more »
The only thing better than a nationwide ice cream tour is doing it without leaving the city. Local specialty foods are one of Japan’s many delights, giving both domestic and international tourists... Read more »
Gransta Tokyo have selected the best travel lunches for your next long train ride. One of the many social etiquettes surrounding Japanese trains is to not eat food in them beyond simple... Read more »
First-time visitors to Japan are often advised to “stay on the Yamanote Line” — and for good reason. The circular train line loops around central Tokyo, covering many of the city’s major... Read more »
Image Credit: Yobab Japan does not officially recognize dual citizenship for adults. According to Japanese law, citizens who hold more than one nationality are required to choose one before turning 22 (or... Read more »
Katsu Kaishu. Ota-ku Katsu Kaishu Memorial Museum. It was at a bend in the path that he first caught a glimpse of the water, a blue sliver that flashed through a gap... Read more »