Michelin Digs Tokyo Tastes

Tokyo is rather proud to have outpaced Paris in Michelin stars, a shift that has been long since coming in the past two decades. Praised as delectable, creative, and unique, the tastes of Tokyo are enough to draw out satisfaction in even the most difficult of critics, and the reviews reflect a growing trend towards new and exciting tastes.

Jazz in Abundance in Tokyo

I have to admit I was pretty surprised to hear that jazz, my favorite genre, is doing so well in Tokyo. In fact, it's starting to sound like getting that smoky jazz-hall feel from America's past might now only be available overseas, and Tokyo sounds like as good a place as any to start my search, right?

Tokyo City Symphony's Incredible Time Killer

In looking to impress the Olympic committee, this Tokyo City Symphony web application was developed, and the results are breathtaking. However, before going to the actual site, you should know that this will suck the rest of your day away: It's super addictive, be careful

Tokyo Broadcast Tower Embraces Energy Efficiency

Since Tokyo is such an ultramodern (if not THE ultramodern) city, they get to implement all sorts of new cool and sustainable technologies into their structures before the rest of the world does. All the while, they maintain a wonderful sense of aestheticism to their architecture, which is one of many reasons why I personally love the city so much.

Bars in Tokyo for Train Lovers

Okay, so not only are there enough train lovers in Japan to warrant locations for them to get together and discuss all things trains, but there are enough of them to sustain numerous bars around Tokyo, which isn't a city that's known for cheap real estate. Trains in Japan sure must be intriguing.

The PV Expo kicks off for the sixth time

The PV Expo Tokyo offers the world's most generous photovoltaic FIT's with the most environmental awareness. This February it kicks off again for the sixth time. The events aim it to bring international solar companies to Japan and they are completely confident that it will do just that.

Tokyo's incredible shrinking hotel

Most things begin to shrink with time but you would never expect a whole building to shrink to half of its size. Tokyo has a building that is doing just that. Oddly enough, though, is that the building is being demolished by a very unique method as well.

Tokyo makes Marathon debut

Tokyo is back to win. The Japanese megacity has entered the World Marathon Major race hoping to set a new world record. Tokyo has joined Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York in the six-legged race that will last up to two years but the prize is well worth it: The winner will receive $500,000.

Adam Lambert covers Rihanna in Tokyo

Mash-Ups are a definite risk taker, it could be a complete disaster or huge hit. For Adam Lambert it became a huge hit when he covered pop star’s Rihanna song Stay with his own track Underneath. Tokyo went wild for the mash-up and thought it was a good cover.

Chinese New Year in Tokyo

Tokyo was lit up pretty intensely over the Chinese New Year celebrations and attendees, though incredibly close to sparks, fire and explosions, loved every second of it. I'd go so far as saying, other than China, Tokyo might be the best place to celebrate the Chinese New Year, what do you think?

Flights between Tokyo and Seattle are a go

Tokyo will have a new flight destination with a whole new batch of anxious tourists. Delta Airline has recently announced that they will be hosting flights from Seattle, USA to Tokyo, Japan. Delta will use the Boeing 767-300ER on this route.

Tokyo to Witness Lexus Unveiling

Toyota sub company Lexus will be unveiling their new crossover in Tokyo soon. The company was starting to fall behind as other luxury brands already have luxury vehicles of this kind. BMW has its X1 , Land Rover has its Range Rover Evoque and Audi will soon unveil their Q3.

Top 10 Locations for Celebrity Run Ins

Tokyo, Japan has become a must-visit location for celebrities promoting their films and, because of this, it has been named one of the top 10 locations for celebrity run ins. If you want to make sure you run into someone then you should book your hotel at the Ritz Carlton or the Park Hyatt.

You gobble up celebrity blogs and magazines. You can recite all the names and ages of Angelina and Brad’s kids. You knew right away which ex Taylor Swift is so subtlety referencing in her latest revenge anthem.

Tokyo Fashion Guide

Tokyo’s vibrant fashions are as much of a feature of the city as its Michelin-starred restaurants. It’s almost impossible to keep up with the fast-changing trends but another word for impossible could also be exciting, if you’re into trends and style that is. Get to know each fashion trend and see which one you like the most.

Apple to Relocate from Tokyo

Almost five months from apples last release they have made the decision to relocate their Tokyo headquarters. The move will be within Japan and only minutes away from its current offices. Apple Japan will now be located in Roppongi Hills, and the building that Apple is moving to is a lot more trendy then their current location.

One Direction in 3D

Boy band One Direction recently filmed their upcoming 3D flick in Tokyo. The Movie is set to premiere on August 30th. With the movie filmed, the boys will go on tour, practically taking over the world. Shooting took place on January 18th and 19th around the greater Tokyo area.

2020 Olympics in Tokyo?

Tokyo hopes it will be chosen to host the 2020 Olympics as they have entered their bid against rivals Madrid and Istanbul. In September of this year, Tokyo will find out if they are chosen to host the games. And, Tokyo would be a great place to host the games since Japan has previously done a wonderful job for the Olympics.

Tokyo's Lucky Bag

Just after New Year's in Japan is Fukubukuro or "Lucky Bag". The tradition features clothing shops all over Tokyo offering out mystery bags with a massive discount on the contents. You may not like what you get, but you would have saved a lot of money while having a great time. This sounds like a spectacular holiday tradition.

The Much Overlooked Tokyo Activists and Their Beautiful Side

Something missed by most Tokyo tourists are the communities of activists that are sprouting up all over the city. For the casually interested tourist a good stop would be Okamoto’s Asu no shinwa which is a 30 meter mural just across from the world's busiest intersection and is a beautiful artistic statement about Japan's history featuring the nuclear bombs.

Posse of Biker Santas Took To Tokyo Streets on Christmas Eve

This last Christmas Eve, Tokyo was overtaken by a posse of motorcycling Santas who rode about the streets before dispersing out into the north. Although the rumors are not confirmed it is believed that the Santa Biker Gang was an idea and event planned on the image board 2channel.