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Time Out TokyoTokyoTop 10 places to get a taste of Britain in Tokyo The pubs, caffs, music bars and fashion haunts that’ll transport you to straight to the UK – right here in the capital

Time Out TokyoTokyoHere's the first official 2026 forecast for autumn leaves in Japan Ready for koyo? Here’s when to see autumn leaves in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Sapporo and more across Japan

Time Out TokyoTokyo6 places around Tokyo that feel like they’ve been pulled straight out of the Backrooms A24’s ‘Backrooms’ arrives in Japanese cinemas this week. Here’s where to enter the city's strangest levels before you watch the movie

Time Out TokyoTokyoRoppongi Art Night returns this October with over 60 artworks Get ready for an all-night art adventure across Roppongi from October 31 to November 1

Time Out TokyoTokyoThis weekend Time Out Tokyo editors pick the best events, exhibitions and festivals in the city this weekend

Time Out TokyoTokyoRelive the ’80s at this one-night-only disco party in Atami’s iconic New Akao hotel The bubble-era favourite south of Tokyo is hosting a party that transports you back in time with live music and ocean views

Time Out TokyoTokyoThis former gas station in Ikejiri-Ohashi is now a hub for art, food and music Discover events throughout September at this unique cultural space, just one stop from Shibuya

Time Out TokyoTokyoTwo major Tokyo museums are closing for renovations Miraikan closes this October, followed by the Mori Art Museum in September 2027

Time Out TokyoTokyoSix Tokyo museums are offering ticket discounts and late Friday openings this November Autumn Night Museum is taking place for the first time, with lower fees and free entry for students

Time Out TokyoTokyoHibiya Park is hosting a Taiwanese night market-themed festival for the first time this September Here’s what to expect at this festival taking place from September 3 to 6

Time Out TokyoTokyoIt’s official: Tokyo is the best city in the world for Gen Z in 2026 Tokyo is having its main character moment among the under-30 crowd, topping Time Out’s annual ranking

Time Out TokyoTokyo5 art festivals to catch in Japan this autumn Domestic and international artists are exhibiting at these regional shows across Japan

Time Out TokyoTokyo5 of the best music festivals in and around Tokyo this September and October Whether you’re into indie rock, experimental electronica or EDM, there’s a festival for you near Tokyo this autumn

Time Out TokyoTokyo7 of the best sightseeing trains in Japan On the right tracks – ride these luxurious trains and see Japan from a different perspective

Time Out TokyoTokyoThe biggest Tokyo tourist traps, ranked – and where you should go instead These popular sites top any ‘best places to visit’ or ‘must-see attractions’ list there is – here are our alternatives

Time Out TokyoTokyoThe mountaintop Unkai Terrace in Hokkaido opens out to a sea of clouds The scenic site features seven stunning viewing platforms, where you look out to a sea of clouds high above the mountains

Time Out TokyoTokyo40 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nakameguro All along the sakura-lined Meguro River, the shops, restaurants and cafés here reward exploration at any time of year

Time Out TokyoTokyo25 best things to do in Kichijoji: restaurants, cafés, shops and more Find relaxing cafés, cosy restaurants and the beautiful Inokashira park in this charming Tokyo neighbourhood

Time Out TokyoTokyo18 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Jimbocho Our top picks of the best things to do, see and eat in the world's coolest neighbourhood right now

Time Out TokyoTokyo17 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nishihara and Hatagaya These two neighbouring ’hoods are packed with cute cafés, cosy eateries and plenty of charm

Time Out TokyoTokyo40 things to do in Shimokitazawa: restaurants, cafés, coffee, shops and more This west Tokyo neighbourhood is a hub for vintage fashion, vinyl records and independent cafés and restaurants

Time Out TokyoTokyo20 best restaurants, cafés, shops and things to do in Nakano Just one train stop from Shinjuku, this chilled neighbourhood is famous for anime stores, cosy cafés and casual restaurants

Time Out TokyoTokyoBest free museums in Tokyo Here are our favourite free museums in Tokyo for art, food, history, science and even taxidermy parasites

Time Out TokyoTokyoBest museums in Tokyo for kids and families With arts, science, dinosaurs, robots and the opportunity to drive a shinkansen, these Tokyo museums are perfect for the young and old alike

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Day by Day Japan plans a first trip to Japan the way a friend who lives here would: one day at a time, with the trains and the prices written down.

Each route is a real day or weekend: where to go first, how long the walk or the train takes, what the ticket costs and where to eat on the way. Prices come from the operator's or the place's own published fares and carry the date they were checked; where we have not checked a price, the route says so instead of guessing. If it rains, the route has a plan B.

Around the routes sits the week in Japan. Every few hours the site reads the Japanese city and food press and the English-language desks in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and Fukuoka, and puts the places they name on one map. Headlines stay in the language they were written in, every story links to its source, and we quote no more than a line.

The routes and notes are written by one editor under a pen name, Sora Nakamura, drafted with AI assistance from checked material and read before they go out. Day by Day Japan is independent: no advertisers, no affiliate links, no bookings.