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Lost in Shinjuku Station

Shinjuku Station is one of Tokyo’s most popular tourist destinations–and for good reason! From its bustling streets to its many entertainment options, the Shinjuku Station area has something for everyone, though perhaps not much peace and quiet.

The Fashion Streets of Harajuku

Whether you are in Tokyo for the first time or are a frequent visitor, Harajuku is a place you must go. It has long been noted for its wild fashion trends and Japanese youth culture.

Yamanote: The Tokyo Loop Line

Looking at a Tokyo train map can make you dizzy with its seemingly endless spirals of colored lines. But visitors will soon discover that there is an anchor point from which perspective and orientation can be secured–the big green loop called the Yamanote Line.

Starting with Shibuya

For those visiting Tokyo for the first time, Shibuya is arguably the best place to start, and it is certainly one of the most iconic.

Sunset Time on Shibuya Sky

New construction near Shibuya Station in Tokyo provides visitors beautiful birds-eye vistas of the Tokyo skyline, which can be particularly majestic around sunset.

Boosting Haneda Airport as an Attraction

In the coming months, a major hotel and entertainment complex will open at Tokyo Haneda airport, helping it make a transition from being simply a transit point into an attraction all of its own.

Three New Developments in Shibuya

Since the Covid pandemic blocked foreign tourists from coming to Japan, a lot has changed in the popular Shibuya district of Tokyo. We provide a look here at three of the biggest developments that have opened in the past few years.