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Possibly the cutest landmark in Tokyo! Get ready to be captivated by the 3D cat billboard in Shinjuku. Get ready for an adorable dose of unexpected joy right in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku district! The Shinjuku 3D Cat (新宿東口の猫) isn't a temple or a garden; it's a giant, incredibly lifelike calico cat that appears on a massive, curved LED billboard. This charming feline meows, stretches, naps, and bats playfully at passersby, creating a captivating 3D illusion that makes it f

Right across the street from Tokyo Plaza Omotesando, this younger complex shares the same style and vibe Tokyu Plaza Harajuku, aka Harakado (東急プラザ原宿「ハラカド」) is one of Shibuya's newest and most exciting commercial complexes, offering a fresh take on shopping, dining, and cultural experiences. Located right in the heart of Harajuku, at the iconic intersection of Meiji-dori and Omotesando and right across the road from the popular Tokyu Plaza Omotesando, this modern building stan

The mirrored entrance to Tokyu Plaza Omotesando is a popular photo spot Get ready to discover a true architectural and retail delight at Tokyu Plaza Omotesando Harajuku (東急プラザ表参道原宿)! Also known as "Omokado", this isn't just another shopping mall; it's an iconic landmark at the bustling intersection of Omotesando and Meiji-dori, known for its dazzling, kaleidoscope-like entrance and a truly stunning rooftop garden. It's the perfect spot to immerse yourself in Tokyo's cutting-e

Harajuku Takeshita Street Tokyo is not for the faint-hearted Get ready for a dazzling explosion of fashion, pop culture, and sheer...

Cat Street is a fashion-lovers paradise with a bit more elbow room than Takeshita Street. Image Rs1421 , CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia...

Omotesando (表参道) is Tokyo's premier boulevard of high fashion, sophisticated architecture, and elegant cafes. Often likened to Paris's Champs-Élysées, this beautiful tree-lined avenue stretches through the Shibuya and Minato wards, connecting Harajuku to Aoyama. The vibe here is chic, refined, and effortlessly stylish, offering a stark yet pleasant contrast to the youthful frenzy of Takeshita Street just a stone's throw away. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links.

Just a few minutes away from some of Tokyo's busiest hubs, Yoyogi Park is a green oasis for sports, relaxing... or dog walking Yoyogi...

Leave the urban sprawl behind at Meiji Jingu Prepare to escape the urban hustle and step into a world of profound tranquility at Meiji...

Miyashita Park rooftop garden is an oasis in the heart of Shibuya Welcome to Miyashita Park (宮下公園) , Shibuya's incredibly cool and unique...

Shibuya Sky isn't the highest observation deck in Tokyo, the tickets are notoriously hard to get and bad weather can be a bummer, but Shibuya Sky has drawn us back every time we've been in Tokyo. We could and do spend hours ups there! Shibuya Sky's unique selling point is that it's open air, at least on the top floor. So it has a totally different atmosphere than all of those behind-glass observation platforms. It feels more like a cool place to hang out.

Shopping, eating, drinking, karaoke, gachapons... Shibuya Center Gai will keep you entertained for hours on end Shibuya Center Gai (...

Shibuya crossing in Tokyo is constantly buzzing with people: thousands cross here every time the lights change. The Shibuya Scramble Crossing (渋谷スクランブル交差点) is arguably the most famous intersection in the world, an iconic symbol of modern Tokyo's energy and dynamism. Located directly outside Shibuya Station, what makes this crossing so mesmerizing is the sheer number of pedestrians—up to 2,500 at a time—who pour into the intersection from all directions simultaneously when the

The bronze statue of Hachiko, the loyal pet Akita, is a popular meeting spot at busy Shibuya station! The Hachiko Statue (忠犬ハチ公像), located right outside Shibuya Station in Tokyo, is a beloved symbol of loyalty and devotion. It commemorates the true story of an Akita dog named Hachiko, who was owned by a professor at the University of Tokyo in the 1920s. Every day, Hachiko would wait for his owner, Professor Ueno, to return from work at Shibuya Station. One day in 1925, the pr

Japan has over 30,000km of coastline - but not all beaches are created equal. From Okinawa's coral-reef water to surf breaks near Tokyo, from dramatic rocky shores to crowd-free sandy coves in Shikoku, here's how to choose the right Japanese beach for your trip, whether you're into snorkelling, surfing, sunbathing or a beachy day away from the city. Here's our guide to finding the best Japanese beaches for your trip, plus a few hints, tips and warnings for a safe day out.