Your ultimate guide to Tokyo

Enjoy calm tides, balmy sea breeze and good vibes at these gorgeous sandy beaches near Tokyo in Kanagawa, Chiba, Ibaraki and Shizuoka

See these early-summer flowers in Tokyo's temples, gardens and parks, including Asakusa, Hamarikyu Gardens and Ueno Park  

Learn about these colourful flowers as they bloom in the plum rain

Satisfy your dessert cravings with these spectacular creations from some of the Kansai region’s hottest sweets specialists

Your ultimate guide to the best attractions, shops and restaurants in Osaka's southern downtown district

It’s all going down in Osaka in 2025 – here’s why the city is having a moment and why you need to visit

‘50 Things to Do in Kyushu, edition 2’ points you to our favourite attractions, restaurants, shops and bars – and has tips for mobile workers...

Also in this issue: off-the-radar gems in Tokyo, rejuvenating spa and beauty treatments, exciting new bars, and more

In this issue: urban breweries, the revival of kissaten and listening bars, Tokyo gifts and crafts, and more

Travel to Nikko, Hakone, Kawagoe, Kawaguchiko and Kamakura with these cheap shinkansen and local train deals

The best and cheapest options travelling to and from Tokyo's main airport in Chiba for international and domestic flights

Get discounts on attractions in Tokyo and ride around on the city's trains and buses with the cute Pasmo Passport IC card