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Just one train stop from Shinjuku, this chilled neighbourhood is famous for anime stores, cosy cafés and casual restaurants

All along the sakura-lined Meguro River, the shops, restaurants and cafés here reward exploration at any time of year

Where to shop, eat and drink in Tokyo’s capital of kawaii, from the best fashion boutiques to the trendiest cafés

This west Tokyo neighbourhood is a hub for vintage fashion, vinyl records and independent cafés and restaurants

Explore this cool 'hood in Suginami City known for its vintage shopping, underground music scene and hip eateries

Vintage shops, galleries, speakeasies, cafés and more – Tokyo's coolest neighbourhood is a mix of the city's best bits

A Time Out Tokyo interview series with the ambassadors to Japan who call Tokyo home

Talking cultural and culinary discoveries, Olympic memories and the many facets of the Japan-Tunisia relationship with Ambassador Mohamed Elloumi

Dutch ambassador Peter van der Vliet and architect Manabu Chiba share their ideas on how to make Tokyo a more bike-friendly city and how to turn Japan into a...

Ambassador Inga Nyhamar on valuing nature and the environment, the keys to a Nordic-style work-life balance, and where to get a taste of Norwegian pastries and...

Ambassador Dato’ J. Kennedy on where to get the best Malaysian food in Tokyo, why having more halal-certified restaurants is a plus for everyone and why...

Recently arrived ambassador Guillermo Hunt shares his first impressions of Tokyo, talks up Japan’s tourism prospects and goes into detail on why...

These luxury campgrounds in neighbouring Chiba and Saitama prove you don’t have to travel far to get back to nature

Here are our favourite free museums in Tokyo for art, history and even kids

With arts, science, dinosaurs, robots and the opportunity to drive a shinkansen, these Tokyo museums are perfect for the young and old alike

Want to see Tokyo from the top? Visit these observation decks for the best views in the capital

Where to shop, eat and drink in Tokyo’s ‘kawaii’ capital

Have fun while staying warm at these indoor attractions: meet Hello Kitty, play Lego all day, explore virtual reality, and more