Enjoy the city at its most sparkly, when Tokyo switches on its festive lights and illuminations in autumn through winter
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You can now get the Holiday Santa KitKat in Japan this Christmas
Pick up a Santa-shaped KitKat as well as a KitKat advent calendar in Japan to celebrate Christmas in chocolatey style
See Hello Kitty and friends sing Christmas carols at Sanrio Puroland this holiday season
The Hello Kitty theme park is hosting a Sanrio Christmas illumination show until December 25
First look: the new teamLab Borderless unveils three new artworks
These one-of-a-kind installations will make their world debut when the digital art museum reopens in February 2024
A frozen forest will appear just outside of Tokyo this winter – and it's lit up at night
The annual Ashigakubo Icicles event will be back in January 2024, featuring a forest of artificial ice formations
Gap releases a Super Mario collection only in Japan
This super fashion collab is only sold at Gap Premium Outlet stores across Japan
Tokyo is getting a 24-hour, Edo-themed onsen spa complex in February 2024
Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai will have a 24-hour spa complex, restaurants serving fresh seafood from Toyosu Market, and more
JR Yamanote Line will be partially suspended on November 18-19
This will affect your travel between Osaki, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro stations over the weekend
Katsuo-ji temple in Osaka is lighting up for autumn night visits
This season at Katsuo-ji, Osaka’s most beautiful temple: foliage as red as the temple's daruma dolls
Autumn in Tokyo
Here’s the official 2023 forecast for autumn leaves in Japan – updated
When and where to expect red momiji maple and yellow gingko leaves to hit their peak colour this autumn
12 best rooftop bars and restaurants in Tokyo
For cool cocktails and spectacular views, make your way to the best rooftop bars and restaurants Tokyo has to offer
9 best outdoor beer bars and drinking terraces in Tokyo
Looking for a breezy outdoor bar that serves Japanese craft beer? These venues offer all that – some even come with a view to boot
7 best nature escapes in Tokyo
Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more
Japan travel inspo
Leaf Tokyo for these lakes, temples and forests, where you'll find some of Japan's most spectacular autumn foliage
7 best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views
7 best infinity onsen baths in Japan with spectacular views
Pool with a view? Japan does it better by having infinity hot spring baths with breathtaking views of pristine nature
7 hotels and glamping sites in Kawaguchiko with the best Mt Fuji views
7 hotels and glamping sites in Kawaguchiko with the best Mt Fuji views
Book these accommodations and be the envy of all your Instagram followers
17 cool and unique hotels in Tokyo
17 cool and unique hotels in Tokyo
From rooftop onsen and infinity pool to Hello Kitty suites and art rooms, these special Tokyo hotels are worth staying in
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
23 of the most beautiful places in Japan
Venture beyond Tokyo – add these breathtaking temples, landmarks and hiking trails to your Japan bucket list
Japan's 8 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Japan's 8 most underrated prefectures – and why you should visit
Travel off the beaten track to these storybook villages, Edo-era towns with geisha (not Kyoto!) and seaside retreats
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5 super clubs with great DJs in Tokyo
Where to catch the biggest DJs in Shibuya, Ginza and Shinjuku, from thumping dance floors to multi-room clubs with top-notch sound systems
See the best of Shibuya in 30 minutes with Jins
Discover Shibiya via three great walks: one for photographers, one for foodies and another for shoppers
New York's popular modern Italian restaurant Scarpetta is in Tokyo – here are its specialities
Treat yourself to a New York-style Italian meal at Scarpetta Tokyo
10 best things to buy at JR Tokyo Station’s Gransta
Find delicious food and great souvenirs at the many shops and restaurants in Gransta Tokyo, Gransta Marunouchi and Gransta Yaekita
Japan for tourists
Here are the new prices for all JR rail passes after the October 1 price increase
Japan's rail and train passes are now up to 65 percent more expensive than they used to be
Overseas tourists can get this exclusive Sanrio Pasmo transport card
Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card
5 most useful tourist services and facilities in Tokyo Station
Find English language support for buying train tickets and planning travel itineraries, plus baggage storage and lockers
24 hours in Tokyo: how to enjoy Tokyo's biggest attractions in one day
This no-sleep literary includes breakfast at Toyosu Market, a shopping spree in Ginza and an all-nighter in Kabukicho
What to watch next
3 new Japanese anime titles coming to Netflix in October 2023
The ultimate anime trio to watch on Netflix this month
50 best Japanese movies and series with English subtitles on Netflix
Locally produced, binge-worthy titles to add to your watch list
5 most anticipated Japanese films and anime coming out in 2023
A new Studio Ghibli film and Hirokazu Kore-eda’s ‘Monster’ are hitting cinema screens this year
The best documentaries about Japanese food
Learn about the history, flavours and techniques of Japanese cooking with Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Niki Nakayama, Jiro Ono and more
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New Time Out map out now: 88 Things to Do in Tokyo
The 13th edition of our Tokyo map recommends the city’s top attractions, restaurants, bars, shops and more
Time Out Osaka special issue out now: best things to do in Osaka’s five main districts
Also in this issue: speciality restaurants and cool bars in Osaka, plus the rise of a graffiti neighbourhood
Get a Time Out Osaka tote bag for free at selected hotels in Osaka and Tokyo
The tote bag, featuring the cover of a special issue of Time Out Osaka, was created in collaboration with Freak's Store
Unlock the Real Japan: 8th issue out now
This issue explores Japan’s approach in realising the United Nations’s Sustainable Development Goals
Escape the city
These destinations for art and museum lovers are less than two hours from Tokyo, with art by Yayoi Kusama and Rothko
Explore versions of Himeji Castle, Kyoto’s famous torii gate tunnel, a Japanese old town and more in and around Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Best day trips from Tokyo
Find some of Japan’s most beautiful temples, hiking trails and nature attractions no more than a few hours from Tokyo
Five Tokyo islands you didn’t know about but must visit
Five Tokyo islands you didn’t know about but must visit
Step away from the concrete jungle this summer to see these exotic islands that are still part of Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Best nature escapes in Tokyo
Venture into the great outdoors without leaving Tokyo, from a bamboo forest and nature parks to lush river valleys and more
Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Best outdoor adventure parks near Tokyo
Get out and about – escape the city for these family-friendly adventure parks, playgrounds and outdoor attractions
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