Kintsugi is the art of repairing something broken to make it look prettier – and now you can give it a try in workshops across Tokyo – but what’s involved? Here’s what I learned when I gave it a try.
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The best advice for planning, and enjoying, your trip to Tokyo, Japan. Find out tips on what to do in Tokyo, when to visit Tokyo, where to stay in Tokyo and more.
What to Expect at the Renovated Edo-Tokyo Museum
Now reopened after four years of renovation, the Edo-Tokyo Museum has over 9,000 square feet of exhibition space, but what’s inside, what’s new and is it worth visiting for English speakers?
Discover Dawn Avatar Cafe: Tokyo’s Most Unique Robot Experience
If robots are your thing, there are a few places to meet them in Tokyo, but none are as important as Dawn Avatar Cafe. Here’s why it’s special – and how to have the best time there.
9 Hotels in Tokyo – Without an Elevator
Tokyo is a sea of high-rise hotels – it makes for some great views over the city, but it’s not so great if you don’t like using lifts/elevators, so here are some hotels where stairs rule, or that have dedicated ground-floor units for you to book.
teamLab Borderless or Planets: Which Should You Add to Your Tokyo Plans?
The interactive exhibits by art collective teamLab are one of the must-see spots for many first-time visitors to Tokyo – but, if you can only visit one, which should you add to your plans? This guide helps you decide.
Petit Mura Cat Café Tokyo Review: Is This Whimsical Cat Village Worth Visiting?
Thinking about visiting Petit Mura Cat Café in Tokyo? Find out what makes this charming cat-themed village so popular, what to expect, and whether it’s worth adding to your itinerary.
Exploring the World of GeGeGe no Kitaro in Chofu
About 25 minutes outside of Tokyo be a world of monsters. Specifically, the monsters of the much-loved Japanese manga GeGeGe no Kitaro. And if that name makes you happy, here’s what you need to know to visit them.
Exploring Jindai-ji – Tokyo’s Step Back in Time
Tokyo is famous for bright lights and busyness – stations so huge you get lost, crossings that thousands of people traverse in one go, etc. It’s sensory overload – but if you know where to look, there are also pockets of peace just a short train journey away – like Jindai-ji.