Go where Japan gathers.
Discover things to do in Japan, local events, culture, and travel tips from Peatix.
Deep experiences
Most people ride through Mitaka on the way to the Ghibli Museum. Two hours on foot from the same station covers six free Dazai sites, ending at the museum gate.
Visiting Japan
A citywide matsuri comes indoors for the first time, English Rakugo returns to Asakusa, and Ryukyu performing arts mark the rebuilding of Shuri Castle.
Japan travel tips
Cherry blossom timing, the biggest-crowd weeks, and when prices drop, from years living in Japan plus insight from Peatix's team there.
Visiting Japan
English Rakugo, indigo dyeing, kintsugi repair, improv comedy, knife sharpening, and mizuhiki accessories across Japan in July.
Japan travel tips
eSIM, SIM card, or pocket WiFi. How to choose the right data option so you're connected the moment you land in Japan.
Japan has some of the best restaurants in the world, and some of the hardest to book. Here's how far ahead to plan.
Community Stories
For Masako Shiba, a business card isn't a formality, it's an invitation to connect. "In Japan, we give out business cards like candy," she laughs.
Visiting Japan
Events we’re excited about this month. Grab your spot. April is peak cherry blossom season, and events across Japan match the energy. This month brings 130 sake breweries to Roppongi Hills, English rakugo in Asakusa, chopstick crafting in Omotesando, fragrance art in a Kyoto machiya, and a 3-day
You've got the big stuff covered: where to go, what to eat, how to get around. Here's what trips travelers up: how to pay.
Community Stories
Kizuna (絆) means bonds in Japanese. Oscar Dolan built the only sumo wrestling community in NYC around exactly that idea.
Community Stories
Already Late is a Japanese-English indie band bridging Japan and America's music scenes, one Brooklyn show at a time.
