Tokyo

Visitors walk under a traditional torii gate at Yoyogi Koen Park in Shibuya, Tokyo, highlighting a serene setting ideal for exploring during the Summer Games.

Best Tokyo Neighborhoods to Visit for the Summer Games (A Local’s Guide)

Peppered amid Tokyo’s near-endless urban sprawl is a vast range of culturally diverse and lively neighborhoods. While this is great for anyone visiting Tokyo for…

Woman in a colorful kimono admires the illuminated Tokyo Tower and a traditional Japanese temple at sunset, highlighting cultural landmarks in Tokyo.

10 Key Cultural Differences Between Japan and the USA

During the past decade Japan has grown into one of the world’s top travel destinations – helped in no small part by hosting a series…

Busy street scene outside Takeshita Street in Tokyo, featuring pedestrians, colorful signage, and tourists taking photos, exemplifying vibrant urban life and cultural diversity.

Travel Tips: Japan – Cultural considerations for Summer Games travel to Tokyo

Japan’s rich culture fuses innovation with thousands of years of tradition, making it a diverse and intriguing country to experience as a visitor. However, respecting…

Colorful nighttime view of a vibrant alley in Tokyo, lined with traditional lanterns and quaint eateries, showcasing a typical street scene in one of Tokyo's bustling neighborhoods.

7 of the Coolest Restaurants and Places to Eat in Tokyo Explored

Sam Buffie, Roadtrips’ Lead Event Planner Roadtrips’ Lead Event Planner, Sam Buffie, recently spent a week in Tokyo in preparation for the 2020 Summer Games.…

Crowded Tokyo street at night, illuminated by numerous colorful signs and billboards, with many people walking, best for visiting during the Summer Games.

Best Places to Stay in Tokyo for the 2020 Summer Games

Sam Buffie, Roadtrips’ Lead Event Planner Roadtrips’ Lead Event Planner, Sam Buffie, spent a week in Tokyo in preparation for the 2020 Summer Games. She…

Sunset view of Tokyo skyline featuring the illuminated Tokyo Tower, framed by modern buildings and distant mountains, ideal for exploring during the Summer Games.

5 Things to Do in Tokyo During the 2020 Summer Games

The countdown to the 2020 Summer Games has already begun. Before you know it, the eyes of the world will be fixed on the wonderful…