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Sumida River Toro Nagashi: Asakusa August Lantern Festival
The Sumida River Toro Nagashi in Asakusa floats thousands of lanterns each August. How to take part, where to watch and how to get there.
Travel Guide
Yokohama 1-Day Itinerary: Route, Food & Night Views
A one-day Yokohama route from Tokyo: Chinatown for lunch, Akarenga, the Minato Mirai waterfront and where the night view is best.
Travel Guide
Yokohama Minato Burari Ticket: Coverage & 1-Day Route
What the Yokohama Minato Burari Ticket covers and what it costs, whether it pays off, and a one-day route built around it.
Events & Festivals
Roppongi Hills Bon Odori & Azabu-Juban Summer Festival Guide
Two Tokyo summer festivals in one evening: Roppongi Hills Bon Odori under the Tokyo Tower night view, and Azabu-Juban Noryo with 100+ stalls.
Food & Dining
Comme'N Tokyo Azabudai Hills: World Champion Bakery
Comme'N Tokyo in Azabudai Hills Market B1, from a Mondial du Pain champion baker. Over 100 breads a day, the ones worth queueing for, and hours.
Events & Festivals
Azabudai Hills Summer Festival: Stalls, Ice & Bon Odori
Azabudai Hills Summer Festival, August 8-11 2025: twelve food stalls, shaved ice at the 34F sky cafe, bon odori and the Ghibli tie-in.
Events & Festivals
Roppongi Hills Summer Festival: Doraemon & Course
Where to find the Doraemon displays at 66 Plaza, the Arena and TV Asahi, plus a walking course around Roppongi Hills afterwards.
Food & Dining
Conveyor Belt Sushi Near Tokyo Station, Shinjuku & Ginza
Where to find good conveyor belt sushi by area in Tokyo, from Tokyo Station to Shinjuku and Ginza, with Tabelog ratings and booking notes.
Food & Dining
Horiichi Shimbashi: Kurobuta Tonkatsu Menu & Booking
Complete guide to Kurobuta Tonkatsu Horiichi in Shimbashi, Tokyo. Michelin Bib Gourmand 2023-2024 with just 12 seats. Menu, reservations, and tips.
Food & Dining
Kirimugiya Jinroku Shinjuku: Michelin Udon Menu
A Michelin Bib Gourmand udon shop near Shinjuku Gyoenmae. Hours, whether you can reserve, the broth and menu, and the Nishiki noodles.