Tokyo Memories

02/01/2025

Happy New Year. The year of the snake is here! Lots of cool things to look forward to in 2025!

Japan 2025 Hotlist: Looking Towards a New Year Full of New Experiences Nov. 22, 2024 JNTO - Japan National Tourism Organization Can you believe that 2024 is almost over? The year has been a whirlwind of amazing openings and events, and 2025 is shaping up to be another year full of unmissable experie...

27/12/2024

Osechi ryori is Japan's traditional New Years's food. Usually eaten over the first few days of the year with family.

During the New Year holidays, the Japanese usually return to their hometowns and spend a few days celebrating and relaxing with their families. Osechi is the name of the traditional cuisine eaten at New year's but what makes up this intricate set of dishes?

24/12/2024

Xmas eve! Wishing everyone a happy holidays. In Japan its KFC time!

Forget turkey. In Japan, Christmas is a time to feast on KFC. CNN Travel explores how the American fast food chain grew to be synonymous with the holiday season.

20/12/2024

The very nicel Gakugeidaiku has made it on to the coolest neighborhoods in the world list according to Time out.

Did your area make this year’s list?

14/11/2024

Thinking to go and check out the night time autumn leaf illuminations as Mount Oyama.

The Night Time Illumination of Mt. Oyama is held from mid to late November each year. Visitors can enjoy magnificent red leaves on Mt. Oyama as well as a sweeping views of the surrounding area that stretches out to Sagami Bay.

30/10/2024

Enjoying a lovely cup of matcha green tea and a traditional wagashi on a rainy morning at Hamarikyu gardens.

30/10/2024

Thinking of good sushi. It's probably Japan's most famous dish and on top of a lot of visitors' must eat lists. Here is a guide to everything sushi.

Sushi is Japan's most famous dish. Learn the etiquette of eating sushi, how to order and the types, from Edomae and classic nigirizushi to DIY temakizushi.

21/10/2024

After a long and hot summer I finally feel like Autumn is here. I love the seasonal food of a Japanese autumn.

The autumn season is rich with sweet & savory flavors. Here are 11 delicious, comforting Japanese fall foods you absolutely must try!

11/09/2024

Enjoying a delicious Negroni .

10/09/2024

September is going to be a good laugh. the Tokyo international Comedy festival begins on the 12th.

Purchase Your Pass: Go to the ticketing page of any TICF show and choose the TICF Pass option for ¥5000 to get your pass and entrance to your selected show.  Reserve Your Shows: The first show you reserve is included in the Festival Pass price. Then, each subsequent show reservation costs only ¥...

20/08/2024

Tokyo Memories is in the midst of the year of the cocktail. What are your favourite cocktails? Here are some of the best cocktail bars in Tokyo.

From world-acclaimed mixology to laidback listening bars spinning vinyl tracks, discover the best cocktail bars in Tokyo.

08/08/2024

A giant $370 watermelon at Takashimaya department store in Shinjuku.

06/08/2024

Gyukatsu teishoku. Deep fried wagyu steak cooked rare which you finish off on a hot stone accompanied by dipping sauces, rice, soup. Delicious.

06/08/2024

Tokyo summers are infamously hot and sweaty but why not relish the heat and enjoy some traditional Japanese Festivals. Soak up the atmosphere and enjoy some ice cold beers and some traditional Japanese festival food.

From traditional street parties to mega fireworks, here are the most exciting events happening in Tokyo this summer

17/07/2024

Delicious cocktails at the SG club in Shibuya.

04/07/2024

Summer is truly here (its 35 degrees today). July 7th is "Tanabata" or the star festival. Here are some events to check out in and around Tokyo.

Tanabata, or the Star Festival, takes place across Japan in either early July or August. We introduce seven Tanabata events held in and near Tokyo. They feature gorgeous displays, parades, fireworks, shows, bon-odori dances, and food stalls!

17/04/2024

Kappabashi (kitchenware street) located in east Tokyo close to Asakusa is a great place to find knives, bowls, pans, plastic food and a whole array of other kitcheny stuff. It's a great place to pick up a souvenir for the budding chef or the casual cook.

Kappabashi kitchen town has all your cooking needs, from Japanese knives and crockery to plastic food models and more

03/04/2024

The original world clock in the lobby of Tokyo’s famous Okura hotel. A retro classic.