One of my favorite things to do when traveling in Tokyo is to duck down the seemingly inconspicuous side streets. Hanazono Shrine (花園神社), located in the absolute heart of Shinjuku, is one of those places where you “step into another world.”
When you think of shopping in Tokyo, “Beams” is a name you’ll see often. But the Beams Japan flagship store in Shinjuku is on another level entirely — seven floors of curated Japanese fashion, crafts and culture.
Tucked into a side street near Isetan, Fukumimi serves some of the most satisfying yakitori in Shinjuku. Here is what to order, when to go, and whether it lives up to the hype.
Only one day in Sapporo? This itinerary packs in the Snow Festival grounds, a miso ramen lunch, the TV Tower view, and a Tanukikoji evening — without ever feeling rushed.
There is no shortage of cafes in Shinjuku, but if you’re looking for the best French toast in Tokyo, Cafe Aaliya is where the conversation starts — and usually ends.
The Sapporo TV Tower has watched over Odori Park since 1957. Here is how to visit the observation deck, what the view is actually like, and how to pair it with the park below.
Rain or snow, Tanukikoji keeps Sapporo shopping weatherproof. Seven blocks of covered arcade packed with drugstores, souvenir shops, game centers and late-night ramen.
Two days is the perfect amount of time for Shinjuku: enough for the neon nights, the quiet shrines, the department store food halls, and at least one sunrise over the skyscrapers.
Best for one-stop shopping, luxury dining, and authentic food souvenirs. The tax-free counter is on the 2nd floor — and closes at 20:00 sharp.
They say, “If you haven’t been to Donki, you haven’t been to Japan.” Don Quijote is Japan’s discount king, famous for its chaotic, jungle-like aisles — and Kabukicho’s branch never closes.
Everyone knows the famous KIDDYLAND in Harajuku. But a brand new, 4-story KIDDYLAND opened in Shinjuku — and almost nobody has found it yet.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is a masterpiece in the heart of Tokyo — and the real-world stage of Makoto Shinkai’s “The Garden of Words.” Here is how to find every scene.