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04/09/2026

🏮 Edo festival traditions in the heart of modern Tokyo

Every September, the streets around Akasaka Hikawa Shrine come alive with one of central Tokyo’s most atmospheric traditional festivals.

The Akasaka Hikawa Festival dates back to the Edo period, and is especially known for its historic Hikawa dashi festival floats, mikoshi portable shrines and processions through Akasaka.

📆 When: September 11–13, 2026

🚃 Akasaka Station, Tokyo

Save this if you want to see a traditional Edo-style festival right in central Tokyo!

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🍶 The Japanese town built around sakeKnown as one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing regions, Saijo has been producing ...
02/09/2026

🍶 The Japanese town built around sake

Known as one of Japan’s three great sake-brewing regions, Saijo has been producing sake for centuries and is one of the best places in Japan to experience sake culture beyond simply ordering a cup.

Just outside Saijo Station, Sakagura-dori is lined with historic white-walled breweries and distinctive red-brick chimneys. Seven breweries still produce sake around the station, and several offer tastings, brewery shops and opportunities to learn about the brewing process.

📆 Best time to visit: year-round, but visit in October for Saijo’s famous annual Sake Festival

🚃 From Tokyo: shinkansen to Hiroshima, then around 35 minutes by train to Saijo Station

🍶 Don’t miss: walk along Sakagura-dori and stop at several breweries to compare their different styles of sake

Save Saijo for a completely different side of Hiroshima!

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💎 Beppu Benten Pond, YamaguchiHidden in the countryside of Yamaguchi, Beppu Benten Pond is famous for its incredibly cle...
01/09/2026

💎 Beppu Benten Pond, Yamaguchi

Hidden in the countryside of Yamaguchi, Beppu Benten Pond is famous for its incredibly clear cobalt-blue water. The spring is around four metres deep, but the water is so transparent, you can often see all the way to the bottom.

Around 11 tonnes of fresh spring water flow here every minute, staying at roughly 14°C year-round. It has also been selected as one of Japan’s 100 Famous Waters.

📆 Best time to visit: year-round, but sunny days bring out the brightest blue colours

🚃 From Tokyo: shinkansen to Shin-Yamaguchi Station, then around 1 hour by car

📍 Location: Mine City, Yamaguchi Prefecture

🐟 Nearby: pair your visit with Akiyoshidai and Akiyoshido Cave for an easy day trip around the area

Save this beautiful blue spring for your next trip beyond Japan’s usual tourist route!

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30/08/2026

🖼️ See Edo Prints Come to Life in Modern Tokyo 🏙️

Follow in the footsteps of ukiyo-e artists and compare their famous Edo landscapes with the Tokyo of today. From Nihombashi Bridge and Asakusa to the wisteria-covered grounds of Kameido Tenjin Shrine, each stop reveals how the city has changed while preserving traces of its past.

🚆 Suggested route: Begin at Nihombashi Bridge, continue to Asakusa, then take the train to Kameido Tenjin Shrine. The locations are spread across eastern Tokyo, making this a rewarding half-day walking and train tour.

Save this route to experience old and new Tokyo side by side! 🇯🇵

Yayoi Kusama changed how the world sees infinity. Her polka dots, her mirror rooms, her courage - they're everywhere now...
28/08/2026

Yayoi Kusama changed how the world sees infinity. Her polka dots, her mirror rooms, her courage - they're everywhere now. In her honour.

She was told her visions were too much. Too obsessive. Too strange. Too feminine. Too everything. But Yayoi Kusama didn't shrink. She painted infinity onto every surface she could reach. She turned her inner cosmos into something the world couldn't ignore.

On August 14th, we lost an artist who showed us that the most powerful work comes from the most fragile places. Who proved that obsession, when channeled through art, becomes transcendence.

These six places don't just display her work. They're proof of her refusal. From her birthplace, Matsumoto, to Tokyo's endless mirrors, from a northern city immersed in her love song to Naoshima's pumpkins at the water's edge - Kusama left polka dots of infinity everywhere she touched. And they're still blooming.

Swipe to walk through the spaces where her vision became real. Where her courage became permanent.

Yayoi Kusama: 1929–2026. Her infinity continues.

27/08/2026

💃 Feel Tokyo’s Most Energetic Summer Festival 👘

Koenji Awa Odori fills the neighbourhood with coordinated dancers, powerful taiko drums and lively festival chants. Around 10,000 performers move through eight outdoor stages, creating one of Tokyo’s largest summer festivals.

📅 Festival dates: August 29–30, 2026, from 5-8pm
🌙 Best time to visit: Arrive early for a good viewing spot.

🚆 Getting there from central Tokyo: Take the JR Chuo-Sobu local line from Shinjuku to Koenji Station

Save this unforgettable Tokyo festival for the end of August! 🇯🇵

26/08/2026

♨️ Escape into Nature in Minakami, Gunma 🌿

Minakami is a peaceful mountain retreat filled with rivers, forests and scenic onsen, including the famous riverside baths at Takaragawa Onsen. At Takuminosato craft village, you can try local workshops such as pottery, bamboo crafts, dyeing and traditional washi paper-making.

📅 Best time to visit: Spring to autumn for nature and outdoor activities.

🚄 Getting there from central Tokyo: Take the Joetsu Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Jomo-Kogen Station in around 75 minutes, then continue by local bus.

Save Minakami for a relaxing countryside escape from Tokyo! 🇯🇵

24/08/2026

🐄 Discover Tokyo’s Tropical Island Escape 🌊

Hachijo Island, a remote island in Tokyo Prefecture, pairs deep-blue ocean scenery with green pastures where the island’s Jersey cows graze beneath Hachijo-Fuji. Snorkel at Sokodo Beach, look for sea turtles, then try fresh island sushi, local seafood and rich Jersey milk desserts.

📅 Best time to visit: Summer for warm seas and snorkelling.

✈️ Getting there from central Tokyo: Fly from Haneda Airport to Hachijo Island in around 55 minutes

Save this subtropical Tokyo island for your next summer escape! 🇯🇵

♨️ Soak Beneath Tokyo Skytree at Daikokuyu 🗼Daikokuyu is a traditional neighbourhood bathhouse with natural hot-spring w...
22/08/2026

♨️ Soak Beneath Tokyo Skytree at Daikokuyu 🗼

Daikokuyu is a traditional neighbourhood bathhouse with natural hot-spring water, open-air baths and retro murals. From the outdoor bathing area, you can even see Tokyo Skytree.

📅 Best time to visit: After sunset for illuminated Tokyo Skytree views.

🚆 Getting there from central Tokyo: Take the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line or Toei Asakusa Line to Oshiage Station. Daikokuyu is approximately a six-minute walk away.

Save this local bathhouse for a relaxing evening in Sumida! 🇯🇵


🕹️ Step Back in Time at Daiba 1-chome Shopping Street 🍬Hidden inside DECKS Tokyo Beach, Daiba 1-chome Shopping Street re...
19/08/2026

🕹️ Step Back in Time at Daiba 1-chome Shopping Street 🍬

Hidden inside DECKS Tokyo Beach, Daiba 1-chome Shopping Street recreates the nostalgic atmosphere of a Japanese neighbourhood from the Showa era. Browse old-fashioned sweet shops, retro toys and quirky souvenirs, or explore attractions such as the Odaiba Retro Museum.

📅 Open year-round and completely indoors, making it a fun option for rainy or very hot days in Tokyo

🚆 Getting there from central Tokyo: Take the Yurikamome Line to Odaiba-kaihinkoen Station. You can also take the Rinkai Line to Tokyo Teleport Station.

Save this retro corner of Tokyo for your next day in Odaiba! 🇯🇵

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