You too can learn the art of samurai swordsmanship
On their hips hang katanas, the cold steel of the samurai sword. On their faces are etched looks of concentration.
Why you need to visit Tokyo's antenna shops
Want to see and taste the best of Japan without leaving Tokyo? Then head here.
Twenty reasons to love Tokyo
From shrines and sumo, to eccentric dress-codes and bustling neon neighbourhoods; here are 20 reasons to visit this Asian capital.
Tokyo's hidden highlights: Big city, tiny treasures
Everything that's great about this megalopolis is tiny.
Beyond Mount Fuji: Tokyo's other holy mountain
Everyone knows Mount Fuji, but few are aware of Tokyo's other holy mountain.
Tokyo in one day, without leaving your hotel
In a single day, it is possible to experience the highlights of Japanese culture without leaving your hotel.
Flight test: The hype around this plane's design is well-deserved
The original Star Wars liveried jet is now joined by R2-D2, BB-8 and C-3PO.
What it's really like to stay in Tokyo's robot hotel
Automated baristas, android check-in staff ... welcome to the future of hospitality.
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An exploding pinata, all colour and energy and promise, Tokyo is a love them or hate them type of city. Tackle the city's wildest nightlife in Shinjuku; drop by teenybopper haven in Harajuku; explore old town Tokyo in Asakusa; and hit the shops in Shibuya. Slide into the city's quiet cracks for a green tea latte and some downtime; but remember there's no escaping this city's bright lights.
