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Cherry blossoms aren’t the only thing blooming in Tokyo this spring. Tulips are one of the many beautiful flowers popping up in and around the city between March and April. The colourful little bulbs come in hundreds of varieties and the gardens around Tokyo sure know how to show them off.  The flowers are often associated with the Netherlands, and that’s true in Japan, too. So if you’re picturing rolling fields of tulips set against a backdrop of spinning windmills, you’re in for a treat. Many of these photogenic parks aim to replicate that scene, right down to the old Dutch windmill. Read on for the best spots to see these stunning spring flowers. RECOMMENDED: The most beautiful spring flowers in Tokyo – and where to see them all

With winter now behind us, our great city is finally starting to transition into spring. In other words, the 2025 Tokyo sakura season is now upon us. According to this year's forecast, cherry blossoms are expected to start blooming on March 24 and will potentially reach full bloom by April 1.  You can find cherry blossoms in many places across Tokyo, from the city's best parks including Shinjuku Gyoen and Ueno Park, to pretty suburban streets in Nakameguro, Shibuya and Kunitachi. So with cameras at the ready, save these top places in Tokyo for the most beautiful spring blooms. RECOMMENDED: Looking to go further? Check out these amazing cherry blossom destinations across Japan

Tokyo isn’t short of brilliant cherry blossom spots, but there are also incredible sakura destinations just outside the city that are perfect for pleasant day trips. Not only are these lesser-known areas beautiful, they also tend to be less crowded than some of the cherry blossom hotspots around Tokyo. From sakura with the backdrop of Mt Fuji to traditional gardens full of pink flowers, these cherry blossom retreats are definitely worth the excursion. RECOMMENDED: The greatest cherry blossom trees of Japan and where to see them

What a wonderful time to be in Tokyo! After a recent spell of warm weather, Tokyo's cherry blossoms are well on the way to reaching full bloom in the next few days. To keep you up to date on how the blossoms are doing, we've done the legwork, visited different sakura spots in Tokyo, so you can check up on the blooming cycle before heading out. RECOMMENDED: Make this your best sakura season yet with our ultimate guide to cherry blossoms in Tokyo

With sakura season just around the corner, we've rounded up some of the best seasonal cherry blossom treats to indulge in while you head out to see the gorgeous pink blooms across Tokyo. These pastel pink cherry blossom-flavoured desserts and drinks also make for the perfect Instagram fodder this spring.  RECOMMENDED: the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan – with 2025 dates

When it comes to classic Japanese street snacks, nothing is quite as ubiquitous as taiyaki – the fish-shaped cakes found on many street corners. Fact is, taiyaki is not shaped after just any good old fish; it's a representation of red sea bream or tai, which it’s so cheekily named after. This particular fish is a symbol of good luck in Japan. Taiyaki is best described as a cross between a waffle and a cake stuffed with sweet red bean paste – but you’ll also come across a variety of other fillings including custard, matcha, sweet potato and even ice cream. Some creative vendors have even reimagined this humble treat into a croissant-like hybrid with a flaky, buttery crust in place of the cake-like texture. You should definitely seek out taiyaki when visiting Tokyo. It’s a quick and cheap snack you can easily pick up and enjoy on-the-go. Here are some of the city’s best and most delicious taiyaki.  RECOMMENDED: The best street food and snacks at Tsukiji Market

The stretch of Meguro River in Nakameguro is undoubtedly one of Tokyo’s most popular cherry blossom destinations. During sakura season, the riverside is flanked with food stalls and pretty pink lanterns that light up once the sun goes down. After taking a long stroll up and down Meguro River, it’s nice to relax and marvel at the blossoms from one of the many restaurants and cafés facing the water. What’s more, some of these food and drink venues offer limited-time cherry blossom sweets and seasonal menus. RECOMMENDED: 9 best cherry blossom day trips from Tokyo

Sakura, or cherry blossoms, are synonymous with Japan. Mention spring and, chances are, you'll imagine trees bursting with delicate blooms of white and pink lining the rivers and dotting the parks everywhere in Tokyo. There's a ritual of sorts (known as hanami) that locals adhere to when enjoying this fleeting season, which lasts only for a couple of weeks at most. However, rest assured, even after the flowers have withered, you'll still find the essence of the season in the city's many food and drink offerings, from sakura-flavoured lattes to pretty desserts featuring the beautiful petals.  Here we've pulled together a guide to help you make the most of the sakura season – yes, Instagram inspiration included. Plus, we've also compiled a list of sakura facts that will make you seem like an expert in no time. ALSO SEE: The official Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2025

If you’re looking to explore further into the Tokyo suburbs, Kichijoji is a great place to start. This chic district in the west of Tokyo may only be 15 minutes by express train from Shibuya or Shinjuku, but it feels far removed from the city centre's frenetic pace. The neighbourhood is home to countless restaurants, stylish cafés and small boutiques that will keep you occupied for hours on end. There's also the lush Inokashira Park, known for its cute swan boats and gorgeous cherry blossoms. The massive greenspace is also a hop and a skip away from Tokyo’s famous Ghibli Museum – a must-visit for the Ghibli obsessed. RECOMMENDED: Explore Tokyo's coolest streets

The enduring icon of spring in Japan, cherry blossoms are practically synonymous with the country itself, attracting hordes of admirers from across the world every season. While cherry blossoms generally flower in late March, they usually last no longer than a couple of weeks. So if you missed the cherry trees at peak bloom, fret not – there are lots of other spring flowers you can find that are just as beautiful in their own way. And the best part is, there’s always something putting out its petals in Tokyo during spring, from late March right through to May. RECOMMENDED: How to enjoy Tokyo's biggest attractions in one day

If you're looking to experience a major concert in Tokyo, you're in luck. We've got shows lined-up for the rest of 2025 (and there's more to come) from some of the biggest names in rock, K-pop, hip hop and more. Here are the best concerts to look forward to in Tokyo over the next few months. Additionally, Japan's biggest music festivals are also returning this summer with Fuji Rock and Summer Sonic both boasting impressive lineups. RECOMMENDED: The best jazz bars in Tokyo with live music

At the intersection of Yamate Dori and the Metropolitan Expressway, you’ll find the inviting neighbourhood of Ikejiri-Ohashi. This unassuming ‘hood is chock full of designer shops, friendly restaurants, hole-in-the-wall bars and some of Tokyo’s coolest cafés. The residential area is sometimes referred to as Ikejiri-Ohashi Coffee Town, as it’s also home to a slew of superb coffee shops. Best of all, the neighbourhood is just one stop away from bustling Shibuya on the Den-en-Toshi Line. But if you really want to explore the area, you can skip the train and take a 15- or 20-minute stroll there from Shibuya instead. Part of Ikejiri-Ohashi also sits along the less busy side of the Meguro River, making it an ideal place to enjoy sakura season without the crowds. RECOMMENDED: Spend a day exploring Nakameguro

Terunari puts a creative spin on kaiseki by incorporating French influences that shine through in each and every dish. French- trained chef Kanichi Tokumoto runs the kitchen, working under chef Akihiko Murata of Terunari’s Michelin-starred sister restaurant Suzunari. Chef Tokumoto doesn’t stress over hyper-seasonality and instead works with whatever the kitchen is given, not necessarily just with what’s in season. You can look forward to unique reinterpretations of classic Japanese dishes, such as a crisp monaka (wafer sandwich, usually sweet) filled with chicken liver pâté, and chawanmushi egg custard made more substantial with beef tendon and a hint of wasabi. The more classic kaiseki- style dishes range from sardines simmered with ume plum and ginger to tuna served with red konjac, and aji (mackerel) layered with cucumber and a savoury miso tartar which packs an umami punch. Seasonality is expressed through the details: decorations include seasonal leaves and twigs, while the colours are bright and vibrant, making them not just appetising but photogenic too. The meal ends with a shime (loosely translated as ‘coming to a close’), where you’re served Terunari’s signature rice dish, a combination of sweet pork marinated in shoyu and mirin, and steamed with a perfectly plump tomato and fresh basil inside a Japanese claypot. Once cooked, the rice is mixed up at your table and topped with a good dose of cheese, turning it into a Japanese risotto of sorts. For fans of kaiseki,

Run by a charming husband-and-wife duo for the past eight years, Kudan Otsuka is classic kaiseki at its best. The quaint space is situated across the street from Yasukuni Shrine, whose calm surrounds extend into the restaurant. To keep things fresh, the menu changes monthly, highlighting seasonal ingredients in a traditional yet original way. Expect wow-inducing dishes featuring unique ingredients you may have never seen or tried before. Our meal started with a deceivingly simple soup (or owan, which literally means bowl in Japanese). The clear broth was accented with a tender chunk of winter melon, silky smooth somen noodles, okura and junsai (watershield, whose leaves have a slimy coating). This was followed by a four- appetiser platter served on a beautiful fan-shaped plate: a sunomono salad was given a twist by replacing the conventional cucumber with figs inside a vinegar jelly; a traditional summer kaiseki coupling of daikon and octopus had been simmered in a flavourful soy broth until tender; a selection of summer vegetables fried karaage-style in an unbelievably light batter; and there was an inspired pairing of yuba (tofu skin) and raw shiro ebi (white shrimp) topped with wasabi for a light kick.

Commonly associated with sumo wrestlers looking to get a calorie-packed meal to bulk up for an upcoming match, and hungry diners seeking something warm during the cold months, nabe or Japanese-style hotpot also has a more refined side. Enter Negima, an unassuming restaurant in Kita-Ikebukuro, which specialises in Edo-style maguro (tuna) and negi (Welsh onion) nabe. Contrary to its big servings, the restaurant is tiny and only seats eight. Negima is inspired by nabe from the Edo era prior to the invention of refrigerators, when fresh produce especially fish couldn’t be kept for long. So folks back then had to use up the ingredients by dropping them all into a pot of flavourful dashi broth where everything would be cooked thoroughly. Nabe at Negima is served as a course meal. You start with an Edo-style tamagoyaki, or egg roll, which has been lightly seasoned with katsuo dashi and shoyu. Pair it with sake and you’re off to a good start. Next, you’ll be presented with a beautiful platter of nabe ingredients before they are cooked inside a light dashi broth along with wakame seaweed and fresh greens. You’ll be able to sample various cuts of tuna, including the haramo (belly) and kama toro (gill flesh); they are both equally tender and elevated to another level with just a sprinkle of hand-crushed pepper. The thick slices of negi are cooked until soft and make for a refreshing relief between mouthfuls of tuna. To finish, you get to savour all that flavourful broth that’s been si

When one thinks of Ginza bars, prim and prissy spaces affixed with a pricey drink list often come to mind. You can imagine how glad we were to have found Mixology Salon, which is bucking that stereotype with a relaxed attitude that also extends towards its inspired Japanese-take on cocktails. Easily accessible on the 13th floor of Ginza Six, this unpretentious space is clean and minimal yet welcoming. In fact, it looks more like a modern tea bar than an alcoholic one – and there’s a good reason for that. Specialising in what they call ‘teatails’, Mixology Salon’s signature cocktails are all made with its house blend of tea-infused spirits. You’ll find a wide range here, from hojicha-infused bourbon and soba cha vodka to oolong tea-flavoured rum and sencha gin. For first-timers, we recommend you go for a teatail course, where you can choose between three to five drinks made with a particular tea in mind. Otherwise, you can’t go wrong with the Green Tea Fashioned (¥2,180), a fresh take on the classic Old Fashioned. Got a sweet tooth? Order the Hoji Cha cocktail (¥1,870), which is a mix of buckwheat tea-infused vodka and pineapple and finished with a surprising hint of miso. Note: ¥800 table charge applies per person. Price exclusive of consumption tax.

The popular frames from the leading South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster have finally opened up shop in Hong Kong with their very first flagship store. Fashionistas in the SAR can now get their hands on the very sunglasses worn by Korean pop stars to sleek frame styles you won't find anywhere else. The new flagship shop in Causeway Bay is themed after a train platform giving visitors a unique shopping experience similar to Seoul's ever-changing 'Quantum Project' concept stores. 

Celebrate more than 40 years of Agnès B as they open their brand new concept store in Causeway Bay's Fashion Walk. The Rue du Jour shop is named after the very first Agnès B Femme shop, which opened in Paris back in 1975. Get your hands on your favourite items from the Sport B, Voyage and Bijoux collections along with a bite to eat at the B Cafe and a colourful bouquet from B Fleuriste. 

Step into the brand new Adidas flagship store for all your go-to sporting needs from clothing and shoes to accessories. The new shop is also home to the all-new Adidas Training Academy where you can kick yourself into gear with your new sportswear while working up a sweat at one of the free training programmes followed by a visit to the Refresh Zone to freshen up in their shower facilities and vanity areas.

Get your daily jolt of caffeine with one of the blends from the experts at % Arabica. This coffee roaster takes pride in using beans from its own coffee farm in Hawaii, as well as sourcing high-grade speciality beans from around the world. The shop is also a global distributor of, and uses, a high-tech Japanese roasting machine – the Tornado King – that prepares the beans to precision at the touch of a button. With a flagship shop in Discovery Bay North Plaza, plus a couple of other outlets in Hong Kong, you can pick up your fresh beans with relative ease.

The folks at Barista HK are true java heads. From the moment the beans start sprouting on the tree to when the time comes to perfect each and every brew in-store, the team at Barista HK are experts in all things coffee and are keen to share its knowledge with other avid drinkers. The staff physically sift through the raw coffee beans by hand before roasting them on-site, so every bean is as perfect as can be. For those interested in learning the basic steps towards creating a great cup of coffee, there are also workshops on how to best discern your morning brew.

Tucked away inside Hong Kong’s trendy PMQ compound, Café Life is continuously bustling with customers looking for a great cup on the go or some of its decadent homemade baked goods. Perfecting the coffee one cup at a time, each batch of beans is made to order and roasted with a compact in-house roasting machine in the corner of the shop. Its coffee beans are picked from the best terroirs around the world, such as Tanzania, Costa Rica and Columbia, giving customers a wide array of premium choices. 

Tokyo’s status as a global culinary powerhouse has never been in doubt, and the latest Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list only reinforces the capital’s delicious reputation. This year’s edition of the prestigious ranking, announced at a ceremony in Seoul, South Korea on March 25, includes nine Tokyo restaurants. In addition to the capital’s representatives, one restaurant in Osaka and another in Fukuoka were also included in the ranking. In terms of cities with the most restaurants on the list, Tokyo and Bangkok tied with nine each. Taking the top spot this year is Gaggan in Bangkok, followed by The Chairman (Hong Kong, No 2), Wing (Hong Kong, No 3), Sézanne (Tokyo, No 4), and Mingles (Seoul, No 5). Sézanne was bumped down a few spots from first place last year, but remains the highest-ranking restaurant in Japan on the list. Photo: Keisuke Tanigawa Tokyo’s Narisawa (No 12), Florilège (No 17) and Den (No 22) all make a reappearance on the list, having been featured regularly in the ranking since 2013.  In addition to these stalwarts, a few other Tokyo hotspots made the list for the first time. The newcomers include modern French restaurant Crony (No 30), Peruvian-Japanese eatery Maz (No 43), and French omakase specialist Myoujyaku (No 45). Here are all the restaurants in Japan that made it onto the 2025 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants: No 4 Sézanne, Tokyo No 8 La Cime, Osaka No 12 Narisawa, Tokyo No 17 Florilège, Tokyo No 22 Den, Tokyo No 30 Crony, Tokyo No 33 Sushi Sa

Spring is one of the most beautiful times of year in Japan with colourful flowers blooming everywhere you look. Even in Greater Tokyo, you can find some of the season's most stunning showstoppers such as pretty wisteria, colourful tulips and a sea of nemophila. For one of the best shows of wisteria in this region, you'll have a make a day trip to Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi prefecture. The annual, ever popular Fujinohana Monogatari Ofuji Festival runs from April 12 to May 18, with the evening light-up set for April 19 to May 18. Photo: Ashikaga Flower Park The park is one of Japan’s top destinations for wisteria, boasting 350 trees that bloom from mid-April to mid-May. The stunning flowers, which dangle from wooden trellises, come in a riot of colours including violet, blue, pink, white and yellow blossoms. Each colour tends to bloom at different times: pink first, followed by purple, white and then yellow wisteria. Photo: Ashikaga Flower Park A must-see is the park’s magnificent 150-year-old wisteria tree, which is lit up in the evenings and surrounded by still water that reflects the colourful flowers. This ofuji, or Great Wisteria Tree, has a canopy covering about 1,000sqm and features a jaw-dropping 80,000 individual purple blossoms. Photo: Ashikaga Flower Park The park is also home to a dreamy 80m-long wisteria walk, featuring white blooms drooping over you from the trellis above. Photo: Ashikaga Flower Park If whi

Finally – the most anticipated season of the year has arrived! Following an unusually warm weekend in the capital, the Japan Meteorological Agency has officially announced that the 2025 cherry blossom season has begun in Tokyo. Just this afternoon, the agency observed that six cherry blossom buds have opened up on Tokyo's official sakura sample tree at Yasukuni Shrine. This long-standing somei-yoshino cherry blossom tree serves as the official marker for forecasting and declaring the start of Tokyo’s sakura season each year. You can find more details on this methodology through the Japan Meteorological Agency (in Japanese only). View this post on Instagram A post shared by 靖国神社 (@yasukuni.official) This year’s cherry blossom season began five days earlier than last year, with last year’s bloom having been delayed due to cooler temperatures. According to the agency, the somei-yoshino blossoms are expected to reach full bloom across the capital in about a week.  Looking to make the most of the 2025 cherry blossom season in Tokyo? We have all the guides you’ll need right here:  17 best places to see sakura in Tokyo  14 spectacular cherry blossom illuminations in Tokyo  19 best cherry blossom festivals and events in Tokyo More from Time Out Tokyo Mt Fuji has increased ticket prices for the 2025 climbing season Time Out Market Osaka sneak peek: 17 kitchens and two bars featuring the city’s best chefs and restaurants 6 Tokyo pizzerias ranked in the 50 Top

Hurray, now that spring is finally here – this year’s cherry blossom season is off to a good start. If you prefer a leisurely cherry blossom experience with more elbow room, this list is for you. We’ve rounded up a few of the more spacious and less crowded (only relatively, to be honest) cherry blossom sites around Tokyo for you to enjoy. Photo: Picture Cells/PixtaKanda River cherry blossoms Kanda River The Kanda River is one of the lesser-known sakura spots in Tokyo. It has similar views to the Meguro River in Nakameguro, but minus the crowds. While several stations are within walking distance from the river, a good access point is Edogawabashi Station, whose Exit 1A leads you directly to the start of the sakura stretch. Double your blossom viewing with a stop by the pristine and scenic Higo-Hosokawa Garden, which is also along the Kanda River.  Photo: Lim Chee Wah Aoyama Cemetery Located in the upscale neighbourhood of Aoyama, this cemetery has been around since 1874. It’s where many of Tokyo’s most significant personalities were laid to rest. The site also has a lot of sakura trees, and it’s especially beautiful in spring. Since this is a cemetery, it sees less crowds and has a more quiet and subdued atmosphere.  Photo: Lim Chee WahKoishikawa Botanical Gardens Koishikawa Botanical Garden Run by the University of Tokyo, this botanical garden is out of the way and hence sees less tourist traffic. However, it has a huge sakura section, with some of the tallest and bigg

Now that we're nearing the end of March, this year’s cherry blossom season is just a few days away. The Japan Meteorological Corporation recently released its ninth 2025 sakura forecast update, giving us a good picture of when to schedule cherry blossom outings this year.  Photo: Japan Meteorological Corporation According to this updated forecast from March 21, it seems that in most places across Japan, the cherry blossoms will bloom generally around the same time as they have in the past few years, with fluctuations only by a couple of days. It's also important to note that the weather could still have a massive impact on when this year’s blossoms open up. Take last year for example, when cooler temperatures in early spring eventually resulted in the flowers blooming a few weeks later than usual. So far for Tokyo, the cherry blossoms are predicted to start flowering a couple days earlier than the last forecast with the flowering date set for March 24 and potential full bloom by March 30.  Photo: Sean Pavone/DreamstimePhilosopher's Path Kyoto In Kyoto, the blossoms are expected to open up on March 28 with full bloom by April 6. Nearby, Osaka is also looking at March 29 for its initial flowering date and full bloom arriving by April 5.  Taking a look further north, Sapporo will be the last to see the cherry blossoms open up, with the expected flowering date on April 26 and full bloom by April 30. We'll continue to keep you posted as the forecast changes. The next update fr

Looking forward to checking out Time Out Market Osaka? Well, we’ve gotten a sneak peek at the new space and can say there’s no other dining hall or market quite like this one anywhere else in Japan. To build excitement ahead of the grand opening on Friday March 21, Time Out Market Osaka hosted a special pre-opening celebration, giving locals a first look – and taste – of the vibrant new space.Here are some photos from the lively event on Tuesday March 18. For a closer look at all the food and drink options at Time Out Market Osaka, check out our market roundup. Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Photo: Kisa Toyoshima DJ YonYon spinning beats throughout the evening. Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Hiroshi Mizohata, President of the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau takes the stage. Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaDJのFPM Tomoyuki Tanaka of Fantastic Plastic Machine. Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Photo: Kisa Toyoshima A warm reception for radio DJ Takuto Onuki. Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Photo: Kisa Toyoshima More from Time Out Tokyo Mt Fuji has increased ticket prices for the 2025 climbing season Time Out Market Osaka sneak peek: 17 kitchens and two bars featuring the city’s best chefs and restaurants Here's the official Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2025 See 4,000 cherry blossoms light up at Niigata's Takada Castle this spring Shinjuku’s Mylord department store has closed for good Want to be the first to know what’s cool in Tokyo? Sign up to our newslette

At long last – Time Out Market Osaka is finally here! With the inaugural Asia location of Time Out Market set to officially open on Friday March 21, we’ve got your first look at the eagerly anticipated food and cultural space in the city’s new Grand Green Osaka development.  Photo: Kisa Toyoshima The Osaka Market showcases the best of the Kansai region’s top culinary talents through a curated selection of 17 kitchens and two bars. The massive 3,000 square metre space is filled with communal tables for diners to enjoy each other’s company and soak in the local culture. Hoping to check it out the next time you’re in Osaka? Here are some of the highlights from the soon-to-be-open market. Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Get your Osaka street food fix When you think of Osaka’s food scene, the city’s famous street food is probably what comes to mind first. You’ll be able to get your fix at venues like Koala Shokudo serving up teppan specialities like okonomiyaki and pork belly yakisoba, and Kushiage001 produced by Kushiage010, who specialise in creative deep-fried skewers. Alternatively, for something warm and comforting, you can’t go wrong with a bowl of udon noodles from Passion Udon Sanshu. Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Try modern takes on classic dishes Looking for something a little different? Try out some of the market’s other creative kitchens including Saboten Taqueria, an outpost of Mexican fine dining restaurant Milpa helmed by chef Willy Monroy, who’s serving up tacos with seasonal

At long last – Time Out Market Osaka is finally here! With the inaugural Asia location of Time Out Market set to officially open on Friday March 21, we’ve got your first look at the eagerly anticipated food and cultural space in the city’s new Grand Green Osaka development.  Photo: Kisa Toyoshima The Osaka Market showcases the best of the Kansai region’s top culinary talents through a curated selection of 17 kitchens and two bars. The massive 3,000 square metre space is filled with communal tables for diners to enjoy each other’s company and soak in the local culture. Hoping to check it out the next time you’re in Osaka? Here are some of the highlights from the soon-to-be-open market. Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Get your Osaka street food fix When you think of Osaka’s food scene, the city’s famous street food is probably what comes to mind first. You’ll be able to get your fix at venues like Koala Shokudo serving up teppan specialities like okonomiyaki and pork belly yakisoba, and Kushiage001 produced by Kushiage010, who specialise in creative deep-fried skewers. Alternatively, for something warm and comforting, you can’t go wrong with a bowl of udon noodles from Passion Udon Sanshu. Photo: Kisa Toyoshima Try modern takes on classic dishes Looking for something a little different? Try out some of the market’s other creative kitchens including Saboten Taqueria, an outpost of Mexican fine dining restaurant Milpa helmed by chef Willy Monroy, who’s serving up tacos with seasonal

毎年、東京は世界最高峰のピザが集まる街だと実感させられる。特にナポリピッツァのレベルは高く、本場イタリアにも引けを取らない本格的なピザを楽しめる名店が揃う。 それでもまだ納得できないなら、発表されたばかりの「アジアのトップピザ50」のランキングを見てほしい。このリストには、東京のピッツェリアが6軒もランクインしている。また、今年のランキングには、新たに名古屋、大阪、京都のピッツェリアが加わった。 Photo: Mandarin Oriental TokyoThe Pizza Bar on 38th アジア太平洋地域で3年連続トップに輝いたのは、「マンダリン オリエンタル 東京」の「ピッツァバー on 38th」だ。ホテルのエグゼクティブシェフであるダニエレ・カーソン（Daniele Carson）率いる同店は、たった8席しかない「世界で一番小さなピッツェリア」として知られる。 Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaRistoPizza serves the same Don Salvo pizza you can get at Pizzeria da Peppe Napoli Sta' Ca" 続く2位には、麻布台ヒルズにある人気店「リストピッツァ バイ ナポリスタカ（RistoPizza by Napoli sta ca）」、第3位には香港の「Fiata by Salvatore Fiata」がランクインした。そのほか、東京からは武蔵小山にある「ラ トリプレッタ（La Tripletta）」が16位、麻布十番の「ピッツァ ストラーダ　（PIZZA STRADA）」が18位、亀戸の「リンシエメ（L'INSIEME）」が22位、永福町の「マッシモッタヴィオ（MASSIMOTTAVIO）」が30位に選出された。 Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaPizzeria e Braceria L'Insieme 東京以外の都市からは、名古屋の「ピッツェリア ブラチェリア チェザリ！！（Pizzeria Braceria Cesari!!）」（10位）、大阪の「ピッツェリア ダ ティグレ（Pizzeria da Tigre）」（19位）、京都の「ピッツェリア ダ チーロ（Pizzeria da Ciro）」（35位）がランキングに初登場した。 また、トップ13に入ったピッツェリアは、2025年9月8日（月）に発表される「世界のベストピッツェリア100」に、自動選出されることが決まっている。 今後も日本のピッツェリアが、世界の注目を浴び続けることは間違いないだろう。 関連記事  『東京、ベストピザ19選』 『東京、エジプト料理が食べられるレストラン4選』 『東京、2024年オープンのベストレストラン10』 『元診療所を生かしたホームグッズとダイニングの複合施設「sew」 がオープン』 『代々木上原に北欧クレープカフェ「ØC tokyo」がオープン』 東京の最新情報をタイムアウト東京のメールマガジンでチェックしよう。登録はこちら

If you’re already putting together a list of cherry blossom destinations to visit this year, you’ll want to add this gorgeous castle in Niigata to your list. Takada Castle Site Park in Joetsu, Niigata prefecture is home to roughly 4,000 sakura trees, which are illuminated at night along with 3,000 bonbori lanterns during the annual sakura festival.  Photo: Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association This year, the event is celebrating its 100th year with festivities taking place between Friday March 28 and Sunday April 13.  Photo: Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association The park has long been regarded as one of Japan's top evening hanami spots, with one of the highlights being the 300m Sakura Road, just south of the castle. Here, you can stroll under a boulevard of blooming cherry blossom trees and see the bonbori lanterns illuminated after sunset. Photo: Niigata Prefecture Tourism Association Aside from the cluster of blossoms near the castle, the inner and outer moats that surround the grounds and nearby Aota River are lined with even more sakura trees. It’s quite a sight to behold, especially with the reflection of the lit-up trees on the water.  Photo: Kyukamura Association For more information on the 99th Takada Castle Site Park Sakura Festival, visit the website. This article was originally published on March 14 2022 and updated on March 13 2025. More from Time Out Tokyo Here's the official Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2025 The massive snow corridor at Tateyama

Shinjuku seems to be going through the start of yet another major revamp, as a couple of iconic buildings in the area have announced closures early this year. Following the closure of shopping centre Shinjuku Alta in February, Odakyu’s Mylord department store is now set to close its doors for good on Sunday March 16.  The massive commercial facility at Shinjuku Station has been one of the neighbourhood's major shopping centres for the last 40 years. Opened in 1984, Mylord houses a total of 123 stores mostly offering fashion and accessories, plus a number of restaurants.  画像提供：小田急SCディベロップメント新宿ミロード While it's sad to see this iconic shopping centre shutter, it's not a permanent goodbye. A new eight-storey building will be constructed on the site, with a new and improved version of Mylord set to open in 2029. 【お知らせ】ご愛顧いただいた皆さまへの感謝を込めた新宿ミロード フィナーレキャンペーンを、2024年10月4日(金)から開催します。キャンペーンの開催にあたり、フィナーレムービー『Good bye Movie』を本日から公開します。フィナーレキャンペーン特設サイトはこちらhttps://t.co/1g8Cr1yxHl pic.twitter.com/YtVYymyhcn — 新宿ミロード (@shinjukumylord) September 19, 2024 A final closing sale is being held until March 16. The first 2,000 people to present their shopping receipt on the 16th will receive a pink rose as a token of gratitude. More from Time Out Tokyo Here's the official Japan cherry blossom forecast for 2025 The massive snow corridor at Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is opening in April Kanto's largest tulip festival has 600,000 blooms – and it’s near Tokyo Enjoy hi-fi tunes on the streets of

Year after year, we're reminded that Tokyo is home to some of the world's best pizza. The capital has thrived especially in the art of Naples-style pizza, with a strong line-up of pizzerias serving up authentic Neapolitan pies that rival even those found in Italy.  If you're still unconvinced, take a look at this year's 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific ranking, a prestigious list that features six Tokyo pizzerias. And it’s not just Tokyo making waves – several other cities in Japan are also gaining recognition, with three additional pizzerias across the country earning a spot in this year’s ranking. Photo: Mandarin Oriental TokyoThe Pizza Bar on 38th The best pizzeria in the Asia-Pacific for a third consecutive year is The Pizza Bar on 38th at the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo. Rounding up the top three are RistoPizza by Napoli Sta' Ca" (No 2) – another Tokyo hotspot – and Hong Kong’s Fiata by Salvatore Fiata (No 3).  Photo: Kisa ToyoshimaPizzeria e Braceria L'Insieme The other Tokyo pizzerias featured on the list are La Tripletta (No 15), Pizza Strada (No 18), L'Insieme (No 22) and Massimottavio (No 30). The three additional restaurants around Japan include Nagoya's Pizzeria Braceria Cesari (No 10), Osaka's Pizzeria da Tigre (No 19) and Kyoto's Pizzeria da Ciro (No 35).  Exciting news for the pizzerias that made it into the top 13 – these standout spots will automatically secure a place on the distinguished list of the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, set to be announced on September