Tokyo’s New Sushi Bus Takes to the Streets
Eat as much sushi as you like on a double-decker bus shaped like a giant piece of tuna sushi. The 70-minute tour leaves from near Tokyo Station and passes some of the city’s best-known landmarks.
Explore the Shimanami Kaido by Scooter
The Shimanami Kaido is best known as a bicycling route, Shima Rider, however, rents scooters and motorcycles to travelers who want the Seto Inland Sea scenery and the local food stops without the effort of cycling.
A New Apartment Style Hotel in Shibuya Opened
Shibuya, one of Tokyo’s culture centers, has a new place to stay. VADE HOTEL SHIBUYA, an apartment-style hotel opened recently in Maruyamacho, with room to settle and the neighborhood just outside the door.
Cycling the Arakawa: A River Runs Through Tokyo
A father and son ride along the Arakawa River, from Tokyo’s eastern edge to riverside parks, lakes, farms and a much-loved gelato stop.
The Clear Water, Black Stone, and Dark Skies of Kozushima
An unplanned trip to Kozushima, thrown off course by storms and cancelled flights. Clear-water swims, 38,000-year-old obsidian voyages, aged sushi, and a hunt for dark skies foiled by a full moon — traveling to the Izu island with a toddler in tow.
Explore Tokyo Your Way: The Tokyo City Pass Renewal
The Tokyo City Pass was renewed last September. It now starts with a Base Pass, and travelers can add the attractions they want.
A Day in Saijo: Walking Through Hiroshima’s Sake Capital
For anyone interested in sake, Saijo should be high on the list of places to visit in Japan. Less than an hour from Hiroshima Station, it is one of the country’s most compact sake destinations.
One Site, Five Islands: Booking Tokyo’s Izu Chain
Tokyo Islands Explorer, a multilingual booking platform for the Izu Islands, launched on July 9, 2026. The site combines accommodation, transportation, and island activities into a single booking.
