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President Chibo (Hiroo)
Enjoy lively cooking by Chibo’s skillful chefs. Osaka-style okonomiyaki, as well as grilled steak, seafood, and vegetables, all made right in front of you.…
SUIHO HONTEN
A Chinese restaurant with the atmosphere of a grown-up “hideaway”, blending a home-cooked feel with seasonal and high-quality ingredients in over 200 dishes, all at a reasonable price. In addition to the a la carte menu, original courses adapted to…
Tableaux
Long admired by the foreign community as one of Tokyo’s best high-end restaurants. Menus are revamped every two months in addition to special seasonal dinners.…
Live Music, Films and Karaoke
Karaoke While karaoke in the west is often seen as a chance to show off one’s singing abilities in a public atmosphere, in Japan it’s more about the love of singing. Whether you have a great voice or not, in…
Learning Japanese
Various types of Japanese language lessons are offered to meet the needs of all kinds of people with varying lifestyles. Whether it’s daily conversation, business Japanese, classroom or private sessions, in the home or office, you can choose the format…
Spectator Sports
Baseball Baseball fans will want the chance to see their favorite sport in Japan, which is home to Ichiro and other Japanese players who are well-known in the US. The JapanBallTickets.com website sells tickets online and is a good resource…
Housing Areas
Popular Expat Areas The following neighborhoods are known to be comfortable and foreigner friendly, making them popular among expats. In Tokyo these are Minato-ku (Aoyama, Azabu, Roppongi and Shirokane), Meguro-ku (Nakameguro and Jiyugaoka), and Shibuya-ku (Hiroo, Daikanyama and Ebisu). In…
Mori Art Museum
Located on the top floor of the Roppongi Hills Mori Tower skyscraper, featuring specially-curated, feature exhibitions of contemporary art.…
Ota Memorial Museum of Art
Houses over 14,000 of the famous ukiyo-e (浮世絵) paintings, including works by Hokusai and Hiroshige.…
Suntory Museum of ArtRecommended
Recommended
Located inside the Tokyo Midtown complex, Suntory Museum of Art holds special exhibitions centred around classical Japanese art, including painting, ceramics and lacquerware. A tea room where visitors can experience Japanese tea ceremony is open on designated Thursdays.…
The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo
The foremost museum collecting and exhibiting modern Japanese art, consisting of the Art Museum and the Crafts Gallery in Takebashi, Chiyoda-ku, and the National Film Center in Kyobashi, Chuo-ku. (from )…
Tokyo Metropolitan Edo-Tokyo Museum
The Edo-Tokyo Museum is a museum of Tokyo urban history, which exhibits the history, life, and culture of the city from the 1600s to today. *Closed for renovations until around 2025.…
Tokyo YMCA International School / Tokyo YMCA International Kids Garden
Tokyo YMCA International School prides itself on being a school of opportunity and diversity. Guided by the YMCA core values of Encounter, Connect, and Transform, TYIS fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to grow and thrive.…
