CultureEventsFeatured Best Events Japan December 2024 Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new (ish) series where we share some of the best under-the-radar events happening…Paul McInnesNovember 29, 2024
KantoSightseeing Broadcasting History: An Autumn Afternoon Walk from Tokyo Skytree to Tokyo Tower It is early November and the Tokyo weather has taken an abrupt, and somewhat overdue, turn toward the autumnal. The…Richard Koyama-DanielsNovember 28, 2024
My Japan My Japan: My Life as a Travel Journalist Hi everyone. Let me share a peek into my daily life for Voyapon readers as part of the My Japan…Toshiko SakuraiNovember 19, 2024
ActivitiesEvents Best Events Japan November 2024 Welcome to the latest installment of Voyapon’s new series where we highlight a curated list of some under-the-radar events happening…Paul McInnesOctober 30, 2024
FoodKanto The Best Spots for Your Halloween Treats in Tokyo When thinking about Halloween in Japan, the first thing that comes to mind is usually the colorful and sometimes spooky…Claudia MitsuboriOctober 10, 2024
ActivitiesEvents Best Events Japan October 2024 Welcome to the first installment of Voyapon's new series where we highlight a curated list of some under-the-radar events happening…Paul McInnesOctober 4, 2024
CultureMy Japan My Japan: An Insight of Our Life as an International Family Welcome to the next installment of Voyapon's My Japan series, in which we introduce you to our more or less…Yvonne TanakaSeptember 19, 2024
CultureEventsKanto Joining the Dance: A Magical Bon Odori at Tsukiji’s Hongwanji Temple Across many parts of the western world, the bitter gray tedium of winter is made just about bearable by the…Richard Koyama-DanielsSeptember 13, 2024
CultureSightseeing Von Jour Caux: The Architect of Otherworldly Dreams "Ah, Barcelona! Olympic Games, Sagrada Familia." An almost unanimous chant uttered by many older Japanese people (old enough to remember…Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 9, 2024
KantoSightseeing Tokyo Daibutsu: The Hidden Giant Born from War and Earthquakes If you ask the average Tokyoite about Tokyo Daibutsu 東京大仏 or Tokyo’s Giant Buddha, do not be surprised by the…Toshiko SakuraiSeptember 2, 2024
KantoShopping Michail Gkinis Aoyama: A Fashion Brand Going Above and Beyond for Inbound Tourists in Tokyo I’ve known Michail Gkinis for not far off 20 years now. A maverick of design, he’s a graduate of the…Paul McInnesAugust 29, 2024
CultureFoodKanto Suigian: Where Traditional Japanese Dance and Music Meet Elegant Cocktails Two women kneel to one side of the stage in front of what appears to be an ancient painting of…Cassandra LordAugust 8, 2024
ActivitiesKantoSightseeing Tokyo Skytree: The City from a Whole New Perspective Our ultimate guide to the Tokyo Skytree, plus how to get advance tickets, explore the viewing decks, & the best…Stefania Da PontJune 3, 2024
KantoSightseeing A Guide to Tokyo’s Underrated Neighborhoods of Ogikubo & Nishi-Ogikubo Explore another side of Tokyo by visiting Ogikubo and Nishi-Ogikubo, two of the city's most underrated and non-touristy neighborhoods.Maria PeñascalMay 21, 2024
Pop Culture Visit the Real-Life Tokyo Locations of the Film Perfect Days Here is the list of all the real-life Tokyo locations of Wim Wenders's cult indie film Perfect Days, including the…Cherise FongMay 16, 2024
ActivitiesEventsKansaiKantoShoppingThings to Know A Guide to Flea and Antique Markets in Japan Discover hidden treasures at Japan's top flea and antique markets with our comprehensive shopper's guide in Tokyo and Kansai.Stefania Da PontApril 4, 2024
KantoOkinawaSightseeingSponsored Explore More of Japan During a Round Trip on the Happy Route Between Tokyo and Okinawa ℹ Advertorial A country of fascinating traditions and incredible culture, as well as breathtaking natural beauty, there is so much…James DaviesFebruary 8, 2024
ActivitiesCultureKantoSightseeingSponsored The New Golden Route: Discover Tokyo, Saitama, and Gunma with the Hokuriku Arch Pass While Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka remain high on the list of many visitors embarking on their travel to Japan, few…Cassandra LordFebruary 2, 2023
ActivitiesKantoSightseeing Imperial Palace East Gardens: What to See on the Grounds of the Former Edo Castle Located in the center of Tokyo and on the grounds of former Edo Castle, the East Gardens of the Imperial…Yvonne TanakaDecember 15, 2022
ActivitiesKantoPop Culture Sailor Moon Museum: Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of One of Japan’s Most Popular Manga Series Sailor Moon celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2022 with the Sailor Moon Museum held at the Roppongi Museum in Tokyo,…Claudia MitsuboriDecember 9, 2022
KantoSightseeingSponsored Kanagawa: The Perfect Hub to Explore Tokyo and Southern Kanto by Train Kanagawa is easily one of the most convenient places to stay to explore Tokyo and the Kanto region with train…Stefania Da PontDecember 2, 2022
AccommodationActivitiesChubuCultureFoodKansaiKantoSightseeingSponsored Adventure and Luxury Await on Japan’s New Golden Route Between Tokyo and Kyoto There's more than one way to get from Tokyo to Kyoto. You could, for example, hop on a Shinkansen at…Todd FongFebruary 9, 2022
CultureKanto Nakagin Capsule Tower: No Future for Tokyo’s Most Futurist Icon It was impossible to avoid cyberpunk or sci-fi evocations while standing in front of the legendary Nakagin Capsule Tower. It…Toshiko SakuraiAugust 27, 2021
CultureThings to Know Japanese Spring: The Difference Between Ume, Momo, and Sakura Blossom Spring is a wonderful time for nature lovers. Trees blossom with flowers, landscapes turn green, and we switch our heavy…Maria PeñascalMarch 25, 2021
CultureEventsKanto Oji Kitsune no Gyoretsu: New Year in Tokyo Like You’ve Never Seen Before If you're in Tokyo on New Year's Eve, Oji is where you need to be. Oji is the magical neighborhood…Toshiko SakuraiJanuary 4, 2021
ActivitiesKanto teamLab Planets: An Immersion into Another Planet Inside Tokyo If we had been told a few decades ago that one day there’d be a place that would allow us…Lucia TsujiguchiNovember 2, 2020
ActivitiesEventsKanto The Best Places to See Winter Illuminations in Tokyo Seeing traditional celebrations is one of the many things that I enjoyed while living in Japan. A particular curiosity for…Maria PeñascalOctober 2, 2020
KantoSightseeing Top 4 Free Observation Decks in Tokyo Tokyo is a city of high-rise buildings on an immense scale. The height of some buildings needs to be seen…Fabienne CheneSeptember 18, 2020