Tokyo
Tokyo is a city of layers — ancient shrines hidden behind neon-lit skyscrapers, quiet residential streets a block from the busiest train station on earth. It rewards patience, curiosity, and a willingness to get lost.
Fashion Week
Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo is held each March and October at Shibuya Hikarie and venues across Omotesando and Roppongi. Japanese designers are known for precision construction and experimental textiles.
Getting Around
Narita (NRT) handles most international flights. Haneda (HND) is closer to central Tokyo and increasingly serves long-haul routes. The rail network — JR, Tokyo Metro, and Toei lines — is the most efficient urban transit system in the world. Get a Suica or Pasmo card on arrival.
Neighbourhoods
- Shibuya — The famous crossing, Hikarie, and youth fashion
- Omotesando — Tree-lined boulevard of flagship architecture and luxury
- Daikanyama — Quiet, curated shops and T-Site bookstore
- Shimokitazawa — Vintage clothing, live music, and independent cafes