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- 04/01/2025 - JR Yamanote Line Partial Closure (April 19 & 20)
- 03/30/2025 - Mar 30: Tokyo cherry blossoms now fully open
- 03/24/2025 - Cherry blossoms in Tokyo are open - JMA
- 03/12/2025 - Tokyo gets ready for the MLB Opening Series
- 03/10/2025 - Cherry Blossom Forecast remains same; full-bloom expected around March 28
- 02/20/2025 - Performer of the Swallows' mascot Tsubakuro has passed away
- 01/29/2025 - Baseball News: NPB's new social media rule
- 01/28/2025 - Baseball News: Trevor Bauer will be pitching in Japan again
- 01/23/2025 - First Cherry Blossom Forecast for 2025
- 01/05/2025 - First tuna auction of 2025 at Toyosu Market
- 01/01/2025 - The blog is back! Events and openings for 2025
- 11/09/2021 - Nov 8-Japan resumes accepting overseas visitors
- 06/24/2021 - Oedo Onsen Monogatari in Odaiba is closing
- 06/19/2021 - June 20 - State of emergency for Tokyo will end
- 04/21/2021 - Another state of emergency coming for Tokyo
- 03/25/2021 - State of emergency ends, Torch relay begins
- 03/08/2021 - Until Mar 21 - Two week extension: state of emergency
- 02/08/2021 - Until March 7/State of emergency extended
- 01/12/2021 - Jan 8-Feb 7/State of emergency declared for Tokyo
- 12/25/2020 - Tokyo tourist facilities shutting down again due to surge in new cases
- 12/15/2020 - From Dec 16 - Exclusive Bus Service for Foreign Arrivals
- 12/11/2020 - Mount Fuji Light Rail? There is serious discussion about it
- 11/27/2020 - 2020 Baseball Season Ends, 2021 Schedule Released
- 10/17/2020 - Yokohama team to experiment with near-capacity crowds
- 10/14/2020 - A Tokyo Toilet Tour for your next visit?
- 09/23/2020 - Entry Restrictions will be eased - Tourists excluded
- 09/03/2020 - JR East moving up the departure time of the last train in Tokyo area
- 07/23/2020 - Hakone Tozan Rail resumes operation
- 07/01/2020 - When will Japan reopen its borders?
- 06/24/2020 - More facilities reopen in Tokyo
- 06/17/2020 - NPB and J League announuces updated schedule for 2020 season
- 05/27/2020 - Tokyo Tower reopens from May 28-visitors must use stairs!
- 05/25/2020 - State of emergency lifted; business slowing returning to a "new normal"
- 05/20/2020 - New rules for oversize luggage on Shinkansen
- 05/12/2020 - Wheelchair users can apply for train tickets online
- 05/06/2020 - May Sumo Tournament cancelled
- 05/05/2020 - State of emergency extended until May 31st
- 04/07/2020 - PM Abe declares state of emergency for Tokyo
- 04/01/2020 - Update on closures in Tokyo
- 03/17/2020 - Kengo Kuma's latest work - Takanawa Gateway
- 03/16/2020 - Cherry Blossom season has arrived in Tokyo!
- 03/10/2020 - Closures due to COVID-19 | Tokyo area
- 03/10/2020 - NPB Season opener will be postponed
- 03/04/2020 - How the city of Tokyo is looking right now
- 03/01/2020 - Sumo March Tournament will also be played behind closed doors
- 02/26/2020 - Updates on COVID-19, Further cancellation of events
- 02/22/2020 - Situation in Tokyo - Concerns about coronavirus
- 01/27/2020 - Cherry Blossoms coming early - 2020 Forecast
- 12/26/2019 - Changes to the NRT-Tokyo Station 1,000 Yen Buses
- 12/04/2019 - Ginza Line partial suspension Dec 28-Jan 2
- 11/22/2019 - Old Harajuku Station will be torn down after Olympics
- 10/08/2019 - Hakone update: alert level downgraded
- 10/01/2019 - Shibuya Station - Major changes to exit numbers coming in November
- 07/12/2019 - Tokyo Olympic Stadium nearing completion!
- 06/07/2019 - Tokyo 2020 Torch Relay Schedules Confirmed!
- 05/19/2019 - Operation suspended on Hakone Ropeway
- 04/08/2019 - Chiune Sugihara Sempo Museum opens in Tokyo
- 03/01/2019 - Jingu Stadium will be rebuilt, completion planned for 2027
- 02/23/2019 - JR East introduces new direct trains to Mt Fuji/Kawaguchiko
- 02/17/2019 - Shinjuku Gyoen will raise admission fees, extend hours
- 01/11/2019 - How the National Stadium looks now
- 01/06/2019 - Tuna auction at Toyosu Market resumes, restaurant pays record $3.1 mil
- 10/05/2018 - Details of Toyosu Market visiting hours released!
- 08/21/2018 - Tsukiji's Tuna Auctions will be off-limits after Sept 15
- 06/02/2018 - Tsukiji Fish Market - changes in visiting hours
- 05/06/2018 - New spot to view the Shibuya Crossing
- 04/02/2018 - New Station Opens near Ashikaga Flower Park
- 03/16/2018 - UPDATE on Cherry Blossom Forecast
- 02/22/2018 - Cherry Blossom Forecast 2018
- 01/15/2018 - Countdown to 2020- Progress of New National Stadium
- 12/22/2017 - It's Official - Tsukiji Market last day on Oct 6th, 2018
- 12/01/2017 - Tuna Auctions at Tsukiji closed to public from Dec 1st - Jan 13th, 2018
- 10/09/2017 - Autumn Color Forecast 2017
- 09/01/2017 - Yayoi Kusama Museum opening Oct 1st in Shinjuku
- 08/15/2017 - How the temperatures might be for 2020 Tokyo Olympics
- 08/05/2017 - Fire at Tsukiji Outer Market - Popular Ramen Restaurant Damaged
- 07/24/2017 - City of Kyoto to raise price of one-day bus passes. The reason?
- 07/17/2017 - JAL to add flights between Tokyo-London with free lounge access for everyone
- 07/10/2017 - New schedule for bus service between Narita Airport and Mt Fuji
- 07/06/2017 - Edo-Tokyo Museum closing for six months from October
- 06/02/2017 - New Ghibli-themed park to open in Aichi
- 05/22/2017 - Restriction on Guided Tours inside Tsukiji Market Wholesale Zone
- 04/29/2017 - GINZA SIX becomes latest addition in high-end district
- 03/15/2017 - UPDATE 2017 Tokyo Cherry Blossom Forecast
- 03/08/2017 - Gigantic Gundam Figure in Odaiba says good-bye
- 02/17/2017 - Where to view the Early-blooming Cherry Trees "Kawazu-zakura"
- 02/04/2017 - Cherry Blossom Forecast, 2017 Tokyo
- 02/01/2017 - Tokyo Taxis lower rates for short rides
- 01/17/2017 - New sumo-themed facility opens in Ryogoku
- 01/05/2017 - Hakone Ropeway maintenance closures - 10 Jan to 14 Apr
- 12/11/2016 - Construction of new National Stadium for 2020 Olympics finally start
- 11/18/2016 - Tsukiji Market relocation not happening until late 2017 - Tokyo Governor
- 11/14/2016 - Japan Rail Pass to become available on-arrival starting March 2017
- 10/19/2016 - Autumn Color Forecast - Tokyo area
- 10/06/2016 - Low-cost buses between Osaki Station and Narita Airport beginning soon
- 09/26/2016 - "Ginza Place" opens on Tokyo's most expensive intersection
- 09/14/2016 - Tokyo Metro Ginza Line : Track Closures in November
- 08/31/2016 - It's Official: Tsukiji Market Relocation will be Postponed
- 07/23/2016 - Hakone Ropeway resumes full operations on July 26
- 06/30/2016 - Tsukiji Fish Market - important changes regarding visit of wholesale zone
- 06/26/2016 - Imperial Palace now accepting visits without reservations
- 04/09/2016 - Busta Shinjuku opening : update
- 04/08/2016 - Tickets for May Sumo Tournament
- 03/19/2016 - New long distance bus terminal opening in Shinjuku on Apr 4th
- 02/09/2016 - Tokyo Metro to newly introduce 24 hour tickets
- 01/16/2016 - Kamakura Buddha - Restoration works in process
- 11/18/2015 - Tuna auctions at Tsukiji- closed for visits Dec 1-Jan 16
- 09/06/2015 - Architecture tours in Omotesando
- 08/01/2015 - August in Tokyo
- 07/01/2015 - July - festival time
- 06/01/2015 - Happening in June
- 05/01/2015 - What's up in May
- 04/18/2015 - Flowers in April-May
- 03/24/2015 - Edo-Tokyo Museum reopening
- 03/02/2015 - Due up - March
- 02/23/2015 - Hokuriku Shinkansen opening
- 02/02/2015 - Travel advisory
- 02/01/2015 - What's happening in Feb...