June 22, 2024
Michelin Names Its Best Ramen in Tokyo
Michelin Guide recently updated their “Best Ramen in Tokyo”.
Check out which shops and signature styles made the cut.
May 15, 2024
A Brief History of the Meikyoku Kissa
Meikyoku kissas (名曲喫茶), or “classical music cafés,” are a distinctive part of Japanese culture, particularly in Tokyo. These establishments emerged in the early 20th century and provided a unique space for music enthusiasts to enjoy classical music in a café setting.
Heralded kissas like Lion Cafe have been garnering media and tourist attention as of late, with some calling it Tokyo’s “worst best kept secret.”
A brief history of these wonderfully unique establishments may help contextualize why they are so revered by enthusiasts and regulars, yet also so often misunderstood by non-Japanese visitors.
May 10, 2024
Quick Guides — Japan’s Summer Blockchain Events
As cryptocurrency markets surge and the Yen continues to tumble, Tokyo and Kyoto are serving as hosts to several premier blockchain events this July and August, including the free to attend EDCON at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Shibuya.
Check out all the details in our full guide below.
Park Hyatt Tokyo has paused operations for a 17-month restoration program in celebration of its 30th anniversary and currently scheduled to reopen in October 2025. During this time, all hotel facilities and services are fully closed.
April 20, 2024
Tokyo Government Confirms Tsukiji Redevelopment Project
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has formally announced its selection of a consortium of 11 companies, including real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan Co.. and The Yomiuri Shimbun Holdings, as a business operator to redevelop an approximately 47 acre lot at the former site of the Tsukiji Market in Chuo Ward. Read more
November 24, 2023
Tokyo’s Newest District, 30 Years in the Making
A new district in the heart of Tokyo designed by Heatherwick Studio has been opened by the Prime Minister of Japan, marking the culmination of a thirty-year long regeneration process steered by Mori Building Company.
November 15, 2023
Shinji Ohmaki: Interface of Being
Shinji Ohmaki is known for creating large-scale installations that inquire into the nature of being and disrupt the somatic senses of viewers.
He has presented these ambitious works to high acclaim not only in Japan but also in many other countries across Asia and Europe.
The National Art Center, Tokyo is presenting Interface of Being, a solo exhibition of installations reflecting Ohmaki’s deepening psychological exploration. The exhibition is scheduled to present new works rooted in fundamental questions surrounding our reasons for living.
November 10, 2023
U.S. Airlines Propose New Direct Flight Service to Tokyo
In the intricate dance of international aviation, securing slots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport is no simple feat for U.S. airlines. The meticulous control exercised by Japanese authorities over takeoff and landing permissions for long-haul flights at Haneda adds an additional layer of complexity.
Back in 2019, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Transportation and Japanese authorities resulted in the allocation of extra slots at Haneda to select domestic carriers. These allocations, however, came with a ‘use-it-or-lose-it’ stipulation, temporarily relaxed during the pandemic but now a thing of the past as of last month.
October 27, 2023
Quick Guides — Koenji (高円寺)
In close collaboration with the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris, the National Art Center, Tokyo is set to present the inaugural extensive retrospective of Yves Saint Laurent in Japan following his passing.
The exhibition will feature a comprehensive collection of 262 items organized into twelve chapters, encompassing 110 of the designer’s iconic ensembles, along with accessories, drawings and photographs.