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About Tokyo

Tokyo, formerly (until 1868) Edo, city and capital of Tokyo to (metropolis) and of Japan. It is located at the head of Tokyo Bay on the Pacific coast of central Honshu. It is the focus of the vast metropolitan area often called Greater Tokyo, the largest urban and industrial agglomeration in Japan.

Summer Guide

The enticing rhythms of taiko drums and dancing, nights under soft lantern light, the scent of BBQ—summer in Tokyo is unforgettable
Summer in Tokyo tends to be hot and humid, but it’s a great time to visit and experience the city like a local. Enjoy traditional festivals and fireworks, try shaved ice, hit the beach, join friends for drinks at a rooftop beer garden, stroll the shady parks or chill out in the city’s excellent museums, indoor experiences and department stores.

Spectacular festivals and fireworks
On any given night through July and August, you can hear the taiko drums in every neighborhood, calling locals to celebrate summer and honor their ancestors with Bon dancing, snacks and games. Shrines are adorned with paper lanterns and people dress in colorful cotton yukata.
Don’t miss Tanabata, the star festival in Asakusa (early July), and Koenji’s raucous Awa Odori Festival (late August). Of course, summer means fireworks. Dress up in yukata and make your way to the river as the songs of cicadas compete with the colorful explosions in the sky. The biggest is Sumida River Fireworks Festival (the last Saturday in July), but there are many smaller ones too.

Seasonal delights
Japan embraces the changing seasons, and summer brings unique flavors and seasonal treats. Summer festivals mean food stalls proffering Japanese junk food favorites yakisoba and okonomiyaki, chocolate covered bananas and grilled corn. Cool down with traditional salted cucumbers or slices of watermelon. Sweets and drinks in convenience stores take on the flavors of tropical fruits or nostalgic soda. Try mango shaved ice (kakigori) or more traditional flavors like matcha. Cold noodles are refreshing and often flavored with summer citrus fruits like sudachi. At night, office workers meet up to sip under the stars, at one of the many beer gardens held in major parks or on department store rooftops. Most offer all-you-can eat and drink packages.

Hit the beach
While you won’t find good surf in Tokyo, there are places to swim, paddle and relax. One of the closest beaches is right in Tokyo Bay, at Odaiba. While you can’t actually swim at Odaiba Beach (the bay’s water quality might not be the best), you can stroll, play volleyball or join in a summer festival. Kasai Kaihin Park Beach in Kasai Rinkai Park allows swimming in season, when the water quality is good. The park also has BBQ facilities. While most keen swimmers head to the coasts of Chiba or Kanagawa, you can find amazing beaches on Tokyo’s islands.