Tokyo (Page 17)

Japanese company will pay you to stroll around Tokyo as a literal walking advertisement

Participants will be paid to display advertisements on a special iPad app as they walk around.

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Convenience store robot pilots wanted, wages start at 1,450 yen per hour

Get in the damn stockroom, Shinji!

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Weirdest convenience store drink in Japan? New drinkable Happy Turn makes stomachs turn

Mystery “happy powder” does not make us happy. 

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The Times They are a-Changin’: Our reporter reflects on the changing landscape of Ebisu

Mariko shares a glimpse into what’s different in one Tokyo neighborhood compared to her memories from 20 years ago.

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Classic yokai anime GeGeGe no Kitaro gets spooky stage play adaptation this summer

Key cast members and visuals were also just released, including a very big name in the world of voice acting.

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Japan’s northernmost brewery on the mainland is…a temple?!?

The holiest craft beer in the country.

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This Japanese capsule hotel tells you how many times you snore during the night

Big brother is watching…and taking notes. 

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In an era of “next-level” foods, these fruit daifuku really do take it to the next level【Taste test】

So many places claim to serve “evolved” food these days, but there are some dishes that actually deserve that description!

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Starbucks Challenge: How long does it take to visit all the branches in downtown Shinjuku?

Mr Sato puts on his walking boots to give us a whirlwind tour of all the Starbucks in one of Tokyo’s busiest areas. 

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We try canned oyster okonomiyaki, a food we didn’t even know existed【Taste Test】

Savory seafood pancakes from a can don’t exactly sound appetizing, but will we eat our words?

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This special Tokyo sightseeing cruise sails only once a month, shows city from new perspectives

The Ichinichi Yurari Tabi isn’t your typical short and standard trip.

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We retreat for a day of rejuvenation at Green Hill Yatsugatake recreation facility in Yamanashi

The rec facility is open to anyone for reservations and boasts grounds that are 7.5 times the size of Tokyo Dome.

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Shigeru Mizuki’s world of Japanese yokai comes to life in new exhibition in Tokyo

“Betobeto-san” © 水木プロダクション (Mizuki Productions)

A parade of monsters is coming to Roppongi Hills this summer, and it sounds like a treat! 

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Tickets on sale for exhibit of every book Ghibli producer has ever read, boyhood room recreation

Want to produce great anime like Toshio Suzuki? Read more books.

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Tokyo losing landmark bookstore, giant bookmark created to mark its place【Photos】

Special displays, sales, and even book fortunes commemorate Sanseido moving on to its next chapter. 

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Weird Japanese vending machine find of the day: Cream in cans?

You’ll only find one thing in this machine, and it’s heaven for cream lovers.

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Michelin award noodle chain TamJai SamGor comes to Tokyo, we try 3 of their most popular dishes

Hong Kong noodle restaurant’s spicy mixian rice noodles are described as “too delicious to translate into Japanese“.

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Tokyo rapper arrested for tagging Yamanote Line while drunk

Public not all that shocked by the news.

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Did you know Tokyoites get discounts on certain hotels? We list them up

A discount just for living, working, or studying in Tokyo? We’ll take it!

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A trip to the deadline cafe in Tokyo, where staff won’t let you leave until you’re done writing

A place where you can pay staff to look over your shoulder to help you stop procrastinating.

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