From transport tips to the best seasons for a visit, here’s the lowdown on the best way to explore Japan's capital city.

A circa 1925 woodcut by Unpo Takashima depicts Tokyo's ... fled toward the Sumida River, drowning by the hundreds when bridges collapsed. Tens of thousands of working-class Japanese found refuge ...

Walk through Japan’s energetic urban heart and see ... Early on a cold June morning, I stood in darkness near the west bank of Tokyo’s Sumida River, watching tourists pull on bright nylon ...

On April 5, he escorted a group of his countrymen to Sumida Park with its in-your-face view of Tokyo Skytree, the tallest structure in Japan. April is the man’s busiest month as he will handle ...

Visitors to Asakusa can also stroll down Nakamise-dori; one of Japan's oldest shopping streets. And for a mile-high view of the city, Tsunoda suggests visiting Tokyo Skytree. The tallest ...

Somei-yoshino are now expected to be in full bloom on April 5 in central Tokyo. The best time to enjoy cherry blossoms is right around the corner in most regions across Japan. But many places are ...