Japan
Tokyo
The city's best tables, markets and bars, chosen by the writers who live there.
Markets
What Tokyo's Tuna Auction Actually Looks Like at 5 A.M.Early morning Tokyo tuna auction and sushi market guide
Tsukiji After Dark, Toyosu Before DawnTsukiji and Toyosu markets night and dawn food experience
Basement Feasts: Tokyo's Depachika Food Halls and the Art of Eating UndergroundTokyo depachika food halls guide for budget world-class meals
Walking Tokyo's Ginza on a September SaturdayWalking Tokyo's Ginza with market and food openings
Ikebukuro Turns Tokyo Shopping Into a Halloween Street PartyHalloween street food and shopping in Tokyo
Street food
Dawn Queues for Tokyo's Michelin-Starred Ramen CountersIn-depth guide to Michelin-starred ramen counters and queues
Walking Tokyo's Strangest Vending Machines After DarkTokyo's unique vending machine snacks and late-night eats
Walking Shibuya Crossing and Back Streets in September 2026Walking route includes food stops and group access tips
Tables
Sakura After Dark on Tokyo's Lantern-Lit Meguro RiverDetailed evening walk with eating suggestions
Eating Late in Tokyo's Kagurazaka LanesLate-night dining and bar scene in Tokyo's Kagurazaka
Hakone Open-Air Museum on a Day Trip from TokyoMuseum day trip with eating and timing advice
Before the Bell: A Sumo Morning in Tokyo's StablesSumo stable visit with food recommendations afterward
Bars
Tokyo's Craft Beer Trail from Okutama Down to the BayDetailed craft beer trail with brewery info and tips
Kichijoji Slows Tokyo Down Around Inokashira ParkKichijoji bars and izakaya near Inokashira Park with booking tips
Akihabara After Midnight, When the Salarymen Come Out to PlayNightlife and maid café crawl in Akihabara Tokyo
Tokyo's Skyline Decks From Skytree Down to Shibuya SkyTokyo skyline decks including rooftop bars and costs
Coffee & sweet
Where to sleep in Tokyo: the Tokyo hotel directory