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THE TOKYO STATION AREA WITH KIDS

Ok. I’ll let you know a few things before I talk about what is inside the station. Shortcut one for Tokyo Station:Common sense but peak hours are going to be busier for making your...

Dining at Tokyo Station: 15 Great Restaurants for Yakiniku, Sushi, Ramen & More

Tokyo Station is more than a transportation hub—it's a lively area packed with train and Shinkansen lines, shops, hotels, and the historic station building itself. With airport bus...

HOTELS FOR FAMILIES NEAR TOKYO STATION

My full list of my recommended hotels for families in Tokyo is here BUT this list is just the options centred around the Tokyo Station area. The Tokyo Station area is convenient if...

JR East recasts Tokyo’s Ueno Station as a cultural gateway

The station, which acts as a gateway linking Tokyo with northern and central Japan, will offer visitors opportunities to view artworks and interact with digital art.

The 15 Best Luxury Hotels in Tokyo: Opulent Stays With Stunning Views

Stepping into the vibrant heart of Tokyo, the bustling metropolis presents not just its rich cultural tapestry but an exquisite array of luxury accommodations waiting to embrace yo...

This Tokyo Station sweets sensation sells out daily, but we finally got our hands on it

Mont Blanc The Hakuzan is a sweets shop so nice it’s named twice. Tokyo Station isn’t just one of the most important places in the city for travelers and commuters, but for sweets...

Shinjuku Station Redevelopment and its Impact Tokyo Real Estate

The Shinjuku Grand Terminal redevelopment is rebuilding the area around the world’s busiest station through the mid-2040s. It adds large volumes of new office, retail and hotel spa...

15+ KID-FRIENDLY RESTAURANTS NEAR TOKYO STATION

Here are my restaurant recommendations near Tokyo Station for families.  For my more comprehensive Tokyo Station Area guide see here (I include shops, sightseeing and play spaces.)...

TfL Roundel Unveiled at Tokyo Metro’s Ueno Station

Transport for London (TfL) and Tokyo Metro have marked their longstanding relationship with the unveiling of a TfL-inspired roundel at Ueno Station in Tokyo. The roundel was unveil...

THE HAMAMATSUCHO STATION AREA WITH KIDS (TOKYO)

I am including a short guide for this area as, sometimes, families choose to stay near Hamamatsucho Station as it is on the Yamanote Line. It is a convenient place to stay and I’m...

Metro Melodies

I’ve developed a slight obsession with Tokyo's train station melodies. Known as Hassha Melodies (literally 'departure melodies'), these carefully composed seven-second jin...

GREEN×EXPO、東京駅に開幕300日前ボード　高市首相が名誉会長に

GREEN×EXPO協会とJR東日本は、2027年国際園芸博覧会(GREEN×EXPO 2027)の開幕300日前にあわせ、東京駅構内にカウントダウンボードを5月22日に設置した。設置場所は東京駅1F中央通路の改札内、5・...

東京駅直結「トフロム八重洲」9月10日開業　FRONT竣工で街区完成

東京駅前の大規模複合施設「TOFROM YAESU TOWER(トフロム八重洲タワー)」の開業日が9月10日に決定した。また、「TOFROM YAESU THE FRONT(フロント)」が7月15日に竣工し、トフロム八重洲街区全体...

THE TOKYO DISNEY RESORT LINER

The Disney Resort Liner is the monorail that stops at four stations around the Tokyo Disney Resort area. This is the iconic train with the mickey shaped handles! The Disney Resort...

OKACHIMACHI WITH KIDS (TOKYO)

Okachimachi is on the Yamanote line (see here for my list of things to do / eat / play with kids at every single Yamanote line station in Tokyo.) Many recommendations overlap with...

VEGAN FOOD NEAR TOKYO STATION FOR FAMILIES

If you’re in the Tokyo Station area with kids and are looking for vegan restaurants or restaurants with vegan options THAT ALSO welcome children – here are my recommendations. T’s...

YOYOGI STATION AREA (TOKYO) WITH KIDS

This is my guide on the Yoyogi Station area with kids. It is part of my article where I cover things to do with kids at every single Yamanote line train station in Tokyo. Yoyogi… T...

WHERE TO STAY NEAR OTSUKA STATION (TOKYO) WITH KIDS?

Probably my favourite area to stay in Tokyo right now. So convenient and quiet and just makes a trip with kids (especially kids who are past “needing a playground” age) so easy and...

London Underground roundel unveiled on Japan’s Tokyo Metro

A specially designed Tube roundel has been unveiled at Tokyo's Ueno Station, celebrating the London inspiration behind Japan's first subway ahead of its 100th anniversary.Read more...

Starbucks Japan reopens Shinkansen platform store after redesigning it for speed

Japan’s only Starbucks on a bullet train platform now has faster ways for passengers to get their coffee before boarding. Starbucks Japan has announced the reopening of its Shinkan...

JR東、駅前広場を“開放”　御茶ノ水・両国駅など

JR東日本は、駅前広場の活用を促進していく方針を策定し、手続きや運用負担の軽減を図るプラットフォーム「HirakeBA」の事業を開始した。8月3日から関東エリアの駅前広場など8カ所に順次導入し...

New hotel in Tokyo tourist hot spot Shibuya to replace Hands store

Tokyo Tower's Milky Way Illumination 2026 Returns! See 30,000 Lights Transform Tokyo's Skyline This Summer

Tokyo is a city constantly reinventing itself, but some icons never go out of style. Rising above the capital since 1958, Tokyo Tower remains one of Japan's most recognizable landm...

[2026 Guide] 10 Best Hotels Near Shibuya Station: Perfect Access to Tokyo's Most Famous Landmarks

Known for the world’s most famous crossing, Shibuya Scramble, Tokyo’s Shibuya district is a hub of fashion and pop culture. If you’re looking for a hotel that makes it easy to expl...