Culture Yukata in Tokyo 2026: Where to Rent, Buy, and How to Wear It
Rent a yukata in Tokyo from about ¥3,500, or buy a set for ¥4,000–6,000. Where to rent or buy, sizes for taller visitors, and how to wear one. Summer 2026.
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Travel Tips Where to Buy Souvenirs in Tokyo 2026: 6 Places Compared
Where to buy souvenirs in Tokyo? Compare depachika, Don Quijote, Daiso, konbini, Nakamise and the airport by price, hours and tax-free, plus last-minute tips.
Travel Tips How to Use Gachapon in Japan: Coins, Tips & Where to Try
Gachapon machines run on 100-yen coins and give no change. Learn how to play, where to get coins, which shops take Suica, and Tokyo's top capsule-toy spots.
Food Reviews Sushi Kensuke Azabu-Juban: A Dashi-Driven Omakase (2026)
A first-hand omakase at Sushi Kensuke, one minute from Azabu-Juban Station. Otoro with 50 hidden cuts, seared nodoguro, and dashi built from shellfish.
Egg Dishes 7 Japanese Egg Dishes Every Visitor Should Try (2026)
From tamago kake gohan to convenience-store onsen tamago: 7 Japanese egg dishes worth trying in 2026, where to find them, and what each one costs.
Food Reviews Karin: Sushi and Kappo Fusion by Ryogoku Station, Tokyo (2026)
I sat at the cedar counter at Karin, a sushi and kappo spot two minutes from Ryogoku Station, and ate the omakase. Here is every dish I tried.
Travel Tips Tokyo Matsuri Guide 2026: Festival Dates, Food & Rules
Tokyo summer festival dates 2026: Mitama Jul 13-16, Fukagawa Hachiman Aug 12-16 (main festival year), Koenji Awa Odori Aug 29-30. Yatai prices & etiquette.
Food Reviews Zoroku Yuzan: Edomae Sushi Omakase in Roppongi, Tokyo (2026)
I sat at the counter at Zoroku Yuzan in Roppongi for an Edomae sushi course. From snow crab with sea urchin to truffle custard, each plate held a surprise.
Culture Japan Summer Fireworks 2026: Tokyo & National Hanabi Guide
When and where to see Japan's summer fireworks in 2026 - confirmed dates for Tokyo's Sumida River, Jingu Gaien, plus Omagari, Nagaoka and Tsuchiura.
Food Reviews Yakiniku En Kichijoji: Tokyo Wagyu Worth the Detour (2026)
A first-hand visit to Yakiniku En by Kichijoji Station: thick-cut beef tongue, marbled chu-toro and tender harami you grill at your own smokeless table.