In the largest metropolitan city in the world with one of the best public transportation systems, Tokyo is practically begging you to leave the hustle and bustle once in awhile and hop on a train to somewhere new. Where are the best summer day trips from the city center? Awesome Tokyo has the scoop.
The yukata, with its lightweight fabric and floral motifs is a symbol of summer in Japan. Could you imagine yourself wearing one of these on your way to a 花火 (hanabi) “fireworks” festival or while participating in the Japanese traditional 盆踊り(bon odori) “Bon dance”? Awesome Tokyo has the scoop on how to find your perfect summer yukata.
While wearing a ゆかた (yukata) Japanese summer kimono and gazing wistfully and 江戸風りん (Edo fuurin) traditional wind chimes can keep you cool in the short term, you may be looking for some refreshments. From the sweet, to the savory to the little bit strange, Awesome Tokyo has got the goods on the city’s summer eats.
In the United States, fireworks are almost exclusively reserved for 4th of July celebrations, New Year’s Eve and the end of baseball games. But in Tokyo and all over Japan, fireworks displays have taken on what could only be considered a true art form.
The romance of two star-crossed lovers destined to meet only once a year is the fairy dust of little girls’ dreams. This is the first page of the ancient legend of Tanabata or The Star Festival, which takes place in Japan on July 7th. What’s the story behind this romance and how do locals celebrate this day? Read more to find out!
It’s almost the end of June, which means that Tokyo’s summer is making itself known with climbing temperatures and sporadic bouts of torrential downpour. However, summer is a great time in Tokyo to participate in some unique cultural events. What are the must-attend events of the summer? Read more to find out!
