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Budget Eats

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A collection of the best high-quality and Michelin-starred restaurants 

Fancy Food

A prized delicacy and probably the most widely known regional specialty food in Japan

Kobe Beef

 This communal, comforting hotpot-style dish has been a popular go-to since the beginning of time

Nabe

Traditional Japanese savoury grilled pancake

Okonomiyaki

Nigirizushi consists of a small mound of rice shaped by hand and topped with fish

Nigirizushi

Hand-pulled noodles and slow-cooked broth infused with culture and history

Ramen

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Yakitori

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Food & Drink

When you're visiting Tokyo, be sure to explore these diverse and unique under-the-radar neighbourhoods.

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Japan

Tokyo

Under-the-Radar Neighbourhoods in Tokyo You Should Visit

Maximize your short stay in Tokyo with this handy itinerary going from Yoyogi to Shinjuku.

How to Spend 24 Hours in Tokyo

For a small country, Japan comprises some strikingly diverse landscapes. We check out 10 of the most breathtaking towns in Japan.

The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Japan

Make the most of your trip to Tokyo by taking advantage of one of these great guided tours.

The 7 Best Guided Tours to Take in Tokyo

Check out our guide for the best hotels in Tokyo to experience Japanese culture.

9 Places To Stay in Tokyo Where Tradition and Modernity Meet

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Only in Japan's capital are robots welcomed with the same enthusiam as spring's blossoms

At once ultra-modern and enduringly traditional, Japan’s capital is a kaleidoscope of pop culture, history and innovation. There’s something to stimulate the senses around every corner, whether it’s the buzz of a pachinko parlour, the scent of incense at Sensō-ji temple, the neon lights of Kabukichō or the sight of blossoming cherry trees. Tokyo’s tech-savvy reputation is embodied in its futuristic skyscrapers, high-speed bullet trains, robot restaurants and nine-storey electronics stores. Japan’s penchant for all things eccentric is evident everywhere, from eye-popping street style to stores, streets and whole districts devoted to manga, anime and kawaii culture. Meanwhile, old-world Japan can be found in the city’s historic shrines, Japanese gardens and in the narrow streets of old-fashioned quarters such as Asakusa.

Introducing Tokyo

Tokyo is an incomparable city where everything you do will be unlike anything you’ve known before. Eating is an experience in itself, with concepts ranging from monster, maid and animal cafés to traditional tea ceremonies. To eat and drink like a resident, head to Shinjuku and explore the Golden Gai’s maze of tiny drinking dens and Omoide Yokocho’s izakaya (Japanese pubs). Take in the sheer size of the world’s most populated city from atop the 634m-tall Tokyo Skytree, or by braving the crowds at the infamous Shibuya Crossing. Finally, make sure to enjoy quintessentially Japanese traditions, whether by watching a sumo tournament or soaking in an onsen (natural hot spring).

Tokyo travel and culture

From sushi to sumo, this film explores the wealth of things to do in Tokyo over one week. 

Director + Designer - Jola Bańkowska
Creative Director - Giles Dill
Producer - Eve Somerville
Music - Krzysztof Pietras 
Sound - Michał Fojcik

Culture Trip creates stories that reveal what is unique and special about a place, its people and its culture.

A Week In Tokyo

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Tokyo's Fake Food Factory

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Japan is famous for its dazzling cherry blossom flower, but what is it's connection to horse meat? and why was a code name needed?

Tokyo's Finest Horse Meat Restaurant

Meet Technology Artist Nobumichi Asai

The Busiest Pedestrian Crossing in the World

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Tokyo
A Curious World
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Future Eatery - Where You Can Work to Earn Your Meal

This sumo-themed restaurant in Tokyo invites diners to take on retired champs in the dohyō.

Tokyo's Top Sumo Restaurant

Welcome to Tokyo's Monster Cafe

Cocktails and Vows - The Buddhist Bar of Japan

Daruma dolls are traditional Japanese good luck charms for the New Year. Culture Trip traveled to Kawagoe, just outside of Tokyo, to find out more.

Tokyo

Japan's New Year's Resolution Dolls

Tokyo Location Page

There's no better introduction to Tokyo than Shibuya Crossing during rush hour

A few drinks and dishes can quickly get out of hand in Shinjuku's izakaya-lined alleyways

Designer boutiques, gourmet sushi and world-class coffee await you in Ginza

Things to do

Places to stay

London’s not short on big-ticket attractions that will amuse visitors of all ages.

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United Kingdom

England

London

20 Must-Visit Attractions in London

London’s regeneration continues apace as new areas of East London become awash with cafés and art galleries, but there are plenty of other cool areas of town to check out too.

The Coolest Neighbourhoods in London

London has the right area for everyone. Read our quick guide to find which spot would suit you best

Which London Neighbourhood is For You?

Make time this month to watch Christian Marclay’s ‘The Clock’ at Tate Modern – it’s worth every second, minute or hour you can spare.

This Is the One Artwork You Need To See This October

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Read our guide to the best places to drink tea in England, including some of the more quirky tea rooms in the country.

Our 12 Favourite Places to Drink Tea in England

One of the 13 National Parks across England and Wales, here's everything you need to know when taking to the fells of Cumbria.

A Hiker's Guide To England's Lake District

These are the best markets in London, from Borough to Brick Lane, and the best stalls to visit at each one.

The Ultimate Guide to Food Markets in London

Explore the creative side of cities around the world in the fourth issue of Culture Trip magazine.

Culture Trip Magazine: The Art in the City Issue

To coincide with Earth Day, Culture Trip explores the theme of sustainable cities through the lens of architecture, food, waste and green spaces.

Earth Day: Sustainable Cities

Culture Trip presents the Global Anthology: 220+ stories and works of prose from every country on Earth

Introducing the Global Anthology

Culture Trip magazine presents the Gender and Identity issue: a diverse collection of stories exploring themes of love, gender and identity across the globe.

Culture Trip Magazine: The Gender and Identity Issue

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Edinburgh

Where to Stay: A Guide to Edinburgh's Coolest Neighbourhoods

Who says fairytales aren’t real? From scenic mountains and famous lochs, to historic castles, discover the most beautiful places in Scotland.

24 Incredible Fairytale Destinations in Scotland

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7 Epic Places In Edinburgh Every Local Is Proud Of

Read our guide to the best things about England and the reasons why you should visit this amazing country.

14 Reasons Everyone Should Visit England at Least Once

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