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Time Out
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
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This pop-up store in Shibuya is selling blue Hello Kitty merch
It goes without saying that Japan is the place for Hello Kitty lovers. From airports to theme parks, Kitty-chan fans are spoiled for choice when on the hunt for merch. If you're looking for items that are a little different this summer, you're in luck, as Kitty's just gotten a bit of a makeover. For a limited time only, the cat-girl is ditching her iconic red bow and going all blue. Until August 6, you can pick up sky-blue Hello Kitty merch at Marimo Craft's pop-up store on the third floor of Shibuya Sakura Stage. Items include bags, hairbands, scrunchies, keychains, stickers and much more. We didn't find the little shop to be crowded in the slightest following its July 17 opening, but the store has announced it would implement a ticket system to manage visitors if necessary. Check its official social media account here for updates (in Japanese only). If you aren't able to make it to the store in person, the online shop is your best bet. The items sold online are the same as what you'll find in the store, but note that only shipping within Japan is available. More from Time Out Tokyo 4 Tokyo bars named in the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 list The timetable for Summer Sonic 2025 is out now The Fuji Rock timetable for 2025 is here The Mt Fuji climbing season has officially begun
Time Out
17-07-2025
- Time Out
Tokyo ranked as one of the best cities in the world for nighttime tourism
While Tokyo is great to explore any time of day, it truly comes alive at night – it's a 24-hour city through and through, as we explored in our latest 24 Hours in Tokyo issue. The capital is widely praised for its safety, stunning night views and affordability, making it a top-tier choice for travellers worldwide. The folks over at UK-based travel booking site Travelbag seem to agree, as they've just listed Tokyo as one of the top destinations for evening tourism in their ranking of the most beautiful cities come sundown. Responding to growing interest in nighttime tourism, Travelbag compiled the ranking by evaluating factors such as Instagram hashtag volume, light pollution levels, safety after dark, and the number of late-night venues across cities worldwide. On their list of the ten most beautiful long-haul cities (as seen from the UK, presumably) at night, Tokyo came in at number two, trailing only New York City. According to the survey, Tokyo is a great place to spend an evening thanks to its lively alleyways like Shinjuku's Golden Gai, a plethora of local izakaya, and a stunning cityscape that blends futuristic lights with traditional aesthetics. Tokyo was also praised for its plethora of options when it comes to hanging out at night, with nearly 1,000 venues open late into the evening. Additionally, the city scored a respectable 75 out of 100 for its nighttime safety. Along with Tokyo, Kyoto made the list in sixth place. The old capital doesn't have nearly as many late-night venues, with just over 110 spots, but it scored impressively high on the safety scale, earning an 83 out of 100. Here's the full top ten ranking: New York City, USA Tokyo, Japan Dubai, UAE Singapore, Singapore Muscat, Oman Kyoto, Japan Sydney, Australia Seoul, South Korea Toronto, Canada Melbourne, Australia For more information on the ranking, visit the website. More from Time Out Tokyo The Fuji Rock timetable for 2025 is here The timetable for Summer Sonic 2025 is out now 4 Tokyo bars named in the World's 50 Best Bars 2025 list Embark on a creative journey through time and space at the Leiji Matsumoto exhibition
Time Out
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Time Out Tokyo summer–autumn 2025 issue out now: 24-hour city
With our ultimate round-the-clock guide to the capital, you'll be able to plan the perfect day – and night – in Tokyo. From wolfing down a bowl of super-fresh seafood before sunrise to embarking on an all-night indie club crawl or soaking in an open-air hot spring at 3am, we've got you covered with brilliant things to do at every hour. Hungry for something different? You're in the right place: Tokyo is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest food cities, and serves as a culinary melting pot where innovative chefs showcase their distinctive and imaginative interpretations of cuisines from around the world. From flawlessly crafted pizzas to boundary-pushing Peruvian cuisine, we've rounded up the best international restaurants to experience in Tokyo right now. Fruit picking and vegetable harvesting experiences are available outside the city year-round, but are an especially alluring escape from sweltering central Tokyo in the summer. In the mag you'll find our favourite family-friendly farms for crop picking – all within easy reach of the city. Ah, go-go boys. What's not to love? These professional dancers elevate the energy of any event where they perform, LGBTQ+-related or otherwise. But who are these Adonises when they aren't shaking their stuff on stage? We profile some of the city's best performers. Heading to Fuji Rock this summer? Check out our festival preview, complete with a guide to the acts you definitely shouldn't miss and an interview with Australian electro-poppers Confidence Man. Pick up your FREE copy of Time Out Tokyo magazine at Haneda and Narita airports as well as selected hotels and tourist information centres in Tokyo. You can also check out the digital edition below, or read the magazine here or on Kindle Unlimited.
Time Out
29-05-2025
- Time Out
Catch 13,000 hydrangeas in bloom around Japan's longest suspension footbridge
Aside from having the longest suspension footbridge in Japan – about 400m – Mishima Skywalk in Shizuoka prefecture is also known for hosting one of the biggest hydrangea festivals near Tokyo, attracting visitors of all ages for the huge number of blue hydrangeas blooming in early summer. This year, the Hydrangea Festival takes place from June 7 to July 8 and features about 13,000 hydrangeas across 205 varieties, including Natsuzora (Summer Sky), Skywalk and Hao, the venue's three original hydrangea species. There will be dedicated photo spots set up along the 2km promenade on the north side of the bridge. They offer lovely scenery with the hydrangeas, Suruga Bay and even Mt Fuji. You can also see the hydrangeas lit up after dark on June 20-22, 27-29 and July 4-6 from 5pm to 8.30pm (last entry 8pm). Hydrangea-inspired desserts and drinks are available from Mishima Skywalk's cafés and restaurants during the festival. Sweets include a hydrangea pudding soft serve ice cream, bubble waffle with lemon-flavoured cream cheese, matcha parfait, hydrangea white peach yokan, and colourful blue and pink lattes. Admission is ¥1,100 for adults, ¥500 for junior high and high school students, and ¥200 for primary school students. For more information, visit the website. This article was originally published on June 3 2022 and updated on May 29 2025. More from Time Out Tokyo Tokyo ranked among the most affordable holiday destinations of 2025 Netflix Japan to air 'Grave of the Fireflies' from July 15
