There is a lot of nightlife in Tokyo and one area in particular is retro and edgy. It is the Koenji neighborhood and it has everything from vintage clothing stores to old-school vinal record shops to punk rock bands to more live music to – relative to other places in the city – cheap food and drinks. It’s in the area around Koenji Station with shotengai arcades and narrow … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve In Tokyo Things To Do, Events & Ogasawara Islands Beach Party
Okay, this isn't the wild party scene you get in places like Berlin, New York City, Sydney or other places around the world. But New Year's Eve is a big deal in Japan and Tokyo has unique celebrations. Here's a rundown of things to do and events in Tokyo for NYE. And hey, keep reading for a NYE beach party. And of course in this day and age any story involving travel must … [Read more...]
Tokyo For The Holidays – Things To Do And Where To See Lights
It's the holiday season in Tokyo and here's where to soak in the lights and the atmosphere. In Japan, the old name for December is Shiwasu, which means "as busy as monks running around.” The busyness at the end of the year is the same as it was hundreds of years ago: there is a rush to finish all the things you have been working on before the year ends. There is also a … [Read more...]
A Guide To Tokyo’s Beer Gardens – Including On Department Store Rooftops
The City's Nightlife Starts With These Hotspots For Beer (And Champagne) Lovers The Tokyo Sumer Olympics are over but you can still create some Gold Medal moments of your own when PubClubbbing in this lively city. A big part of the Tokyo nightlife are the beer gardens. And these are not beer gardens like you find in Germany in that they are all in parks. In … [Read more...]