Top 5 Tokyo Sites Visiting any great city can be a little overwhelming and with so much to see, how is anyone supposed to decide on which sights are at the top of their list and which will be saved for another time? For those who are short on time or simply can't decide what to do first here are th...

Tokyo Opera City One of the most popular and fascinating sights in Tokyo is undoubtedly the Opera City Tower. Since its creation in 1996 it has received wonderful reviews, outlining it as a popular sight for tourism and a great business location. The building is the seventh tallest in Tokyo and cer...

Tokyo Nightlife Anyone visiting a major city is going to be interested in the nightlife. While some people choose to simply taste the daytime delights of Tokyo and then settle in for a quite night, there are many more who are eager to taste a night out in Tokyo. Depending on where you decide to vis...

Tokyo Imperial Palace The Imperial Palace is one of the places that most people head to first, after hearing so much about it and reading rave reviews. The Palace is built on the site of the old Edo Castle and has a substantial value that cannot be forgotten once you see it. Being the home of the E...

Tokyo For the Animal Lover For all those animal lovers out there who are thinking of visiting Japan, you will not be disappointed. Tokyo has been home to Ueno Zoo for over a thousand years and that alone should be enough to draw you in. It is Japan's oldest zoo and with easy connections there is no...

Tokyo Fashion While many people focus on the sights or the food that Tokyo has to offer, this beautiful city also has a great deal to offer in relation to all things fashion. Even people who don't have a particular love for dressing themselves up in the most popular fashion items out there can enjo...

Tokyo Disneyland Disneyland might not be the first thing that people think of when Tokyo is mentioned, but even so with an attendance of around 14million every year, there is clearly something there to see. With the unmistakeable icon of Cinderella's castle it is no surprise that so many people wan...

Tokyo Cat Café For the enthusiastic traveller Tokyo is full of exciting and different things to try and one of the most unusual and satisfying is a visit to the Cat Café. There are over 70 in the Tokyo area alone so it is not difficult to find one. Whichever one you choose the concept is the same...

The Weight Loss Lifestyle With so many people struggling with their weight and fighting the health problems that accompany obesity it is unusual to see a community that is not predominantly overweight. Yet, the majority of the population of Tokyo is remarkably slim in comparison to western society...

The Tokyo Skyline While the countryside is a relaxing and revitalising environment, there is something inspiring and invigorating about the skyline of a busy city. It shows the work of some of the most inventive people in world and is a statement to the nature of that city. Finding a spot with a su...

The Food of Kings It is such a shame when people visit a new country and stick to the same old food that they usually eat back at home. It is impossible to understand a country's culture if the food is never tried. Besides being very different to western food, Japanese food is nutritious and should...

The Empress of Pop Japan is home to some of the world's most intuitive and exciting artists, but Ayumi Hamasaki is sure to be among the most popular. Named the Empress of Pop, her status goes far beyond simply being a singer as she inspires fashion trends and has a following wherever she goes. Her...

The Cherry Blossoms of Japan While Japan is not the only place in the world to find Cherry Blossom, it is certainly well known for them. There is something very beautiful and sobering about the Cherry Blossom in full bloom and when they are in season Japan is understandably a very popular place. Lo...

National Museum Re-Opens Tokyo is not short on things to do and see, but one of the most popular and inspiring sights has now re-opened. Whether you visit it at the beginning of your trip to start it off in style, or at the end to ensure you finish on a high point, or if you're are a local on regul...

Japanese Customs Knowing the customs of a country before you visit it is very important. Some people manage to get away with travelling without any knowledge of where they are going or how to behave. Some of these people do no harm, but sometimes it can cause great offense and if you offend your ho...

Interior Design in Tokyo Interior design may not be the first thing that comes to mind when Tokyo and Japan are mentioned, but it is full of creative designers who pick up on the latest trends and needs. Typically, Japanese interior design today is a beautiful blend of traditional styles and materi...

Get Fit in Tokyo Whether you are a visitor or a local, fitness and health will be an issue to consider. Those who are used to working out will need to find something to keep their fitness levels up despite all the travelling and those who are looking to find that healthy body they always dreamed of...

2020 Tokyo Olympics Bid The Olympics are always an exciting time for the hosting country and citizens unite in the lead up to the games. Japan has made a bid for Tokyo to be the host for the 2020 Games. Previously Tokyo hosted the 1964 games, which was the first time that the Olympics were hosted i...