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TeamLab Borderless vs Planets: which digital museum in Tokyo should you visit?
Which is better: TeamLab Planets or TeamLab Borderless? This is the question we get asked most whenever we mention TeamLab in our Tokyo content, and, honestly, it's a good one. Both museums are created by the same art collective. Both feature amazing digital installations. Both sell out weeks in advance. And both are genuinely unlike anything else in Tokyo. So how do you choose? We definitely have our favourite. Read on and we'll tell you why

japansophy
3 days ago7 min read


Tokyo Yurikamome Line: gateway to Odaiba and a fun ride in itself
If you are planning a day out in Odaiba, you are probably already looking at how to get there. There are a couple of ways (including the waterbus from Asakusa) but most guides will point you toward the Yurikamome Line, Tokyo’s fully automated, driverless transit system. But it's more than just a way to get from A to B: the views as you're looping your way through the Tokyo Bay area and crossing Rainbow Bridge are pretty fabulous. Here's the low-down on making the most of thos

japansophy
5 days ago5 min read


Odaiba Beach & Marine Park: What to see, do & know before you go
Forget about Sky Tree, Shibuya Sky and even the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building: Odaiba Beach and Odaiba Marine Park is where you'll get what we think are the best views of the city... and for free, too! If you haven't seen Rainbow Bridge and the Tokyo skyline from Odaiba Marine Park, you're absolutely missing out. Here's everything you need to know.

japansophy
6 days ago8 min read


Gundam in Odaiba: where to get your Gunpla on in Japan (updated for 2026)
LAST CHANCE ALERT: The Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba is being retired at the end of August 2026 after nearly nine years. If you want to see it in person, time is running out. Read on for what’s happening, what to expect, and what comes next.

japansophy
Jun 26 min read


Best Museums in Tokyo: Here are the ones you can't miss
If you're visiting Tokyo for the first time and are maybe on a tight schedule, you might be tempted to cram in all of the highlights you see on social media. But what you don't see (much) on social media are Tokyo's amazing, world-class museums. To be honest, it's pretty difficult narrowing down Tokyo's museum's to a must-see few, but here are some of what we think are outstanding museums you can't miss plus a few on the quirky side that you can boast to your friends about wh

japansophy
Mar 137 min read


Sumida River cruise: see Tokyo from the water for a completely new perspective
From the historic charm of Asakusa to the futuristic cityscape of Odaiba, a cruise down the Sumida River (Sumidagawa) is both a feast for the eyes and a welcome break for your weary feet. Contents Is a Sumida River cruise worth it? What boat should I choose for a Sumidagawa cruise? How much is a Tokyo river cruise? What can I see on a Tokyo river cruise? What special Sumidagawa cruises are there? Sumida River cruise FAQ The Hotaluna is one of the Suijobus company's three futu

japansophy
Sep 29, 20257 min read


DiverCity Tokyo Plaza: for shopping, entertainment, and Gundam thrills
The Rainbow Stairs at DiverCity in Odaiba, Tokyo, are infinitely instagrammable Get ready for an exciting and futuristic experience at DiverCity Tokyo Plaza (ダイバーシティ東京 プラザ), a sprawling shopping and entertainment complex located on Tokyo's man-made island of Odaiba. Day or night, it's a vibrant destination that blends high-end fashion with pop culture and technology, all set against a stunning waterfront backdrop. As you approach the entrance, you can't miss the colossal, lif

japansophy
Aug 17, 20254 min read
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