Tokyo Memories

18/02/2025

Gin. I am going through a bit of a gin phase at the moment. There has been a gin boom happening in Japan over the last few years with many craft producers using the wealth of Botanicals found in Japan into their gin making. There are fantastic gins around. Definitely worth searching out.

The distinctive flavours of Japanese gin are helping to drive its popularity around the world. Anthony Gladman heads to Kyoto to hear more about the botanicals that give the country's premium gins a sense of place and selects five of the best to try

11/02/2025

Looking forward to trying out an array of Japanese sake, shochu, wine and beer this weekend at the 10th kakufes in Ueno park. Nice to keep warm during the winter months.

This event is all about enjoying recommended beverages by touring various liquor

10/02/2025

While a lot of Japan is covered in snow, in Tokyo the sun is out and the skies are blue. Perfect time to check out some plum blossom (feels like spring is nearly here).

Get our top picks for where to see plum blossoms in Tokyo—including festivals, shrines & temples, and easy day trips. Spring

26/01/2025

Love a nice evening in a Tokyo listening bar.

Japanese listening bars aka music bars are evolving and gradually spreading across the world. Vinyl records and soft jazz to rock & more

06/01/2025

Looking forward to going bargain hunting at the annual Setagaya boroichi market. Great day out!

Originating over 400 years ago, the annual Setagaya Boroichi sees almost 700 vendors fill the street selling all manner of food, arts and crafts and other items.

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.