#tokyo

#tokyo

Visiting Tokyo for the first time can feel like stepping into the future and the past at once. This vast, ever-shifting metropolis is all about contrasts: centuries-old shrines tucked beside glass towers and quiet gardens a few train stops from the neon storm of Shibuya. It is precisely this tension between modern spectacle and quiet tradition that makes Tokyo endlessly captivating.

And for the record, Japan is a lot. Despite being smaller than Texas, it's packed with things to see, do and - arguably most importantly - eat. Which is why I approached our itinerary with the kind of care most people reserve for wedding planning or moving house. I tapped industry friends, scoured reviews and cross-referenced more "best of" lists than I'd like to admit. What follows isn't just the result of that legwork - it is the legwork.

Few brands can thread together the past and present of global style with the same authenticity as Polo Ralph Lauren. With its latest release, the house turns to Tokyo for its ongoing "Polo Originals & Friends" campaign, bringing forward a vision rooted in craftsmanship, individuality, and cultural connection. The city is not only a backdrop but also a living character, symbolizing how Polo's global heritage continues to evolve while honoring its origins.

The study analyzed cities across 12 different categories (each scored out of 10), awarding the Japanese capital a total score of 91. Pipping Rio de Janeiro, Budapest, Seoul, and Barcelona to the top post, Tokyo ranked highly for its access to Wi-Fi and broadband speed, best-in-class transport network, almost mythical levels of public safety, and storied cultural offerings. This year was the first year Tokyo was included, following the launch of a digital nomad visa targeted at high-earning remote workers from 51 countries,

In 'Rental Family,' Brendan Fraser plays an American who takes a job with a Japanese rental family agency, leading him to explore the complexities of identity and connection.

The new Aoyama flagship by Acne Studios collaborates with Halleroed, blending urban Japanese influences in a space reflecting the city’s layered nature and local spirit.

The train station closest to my house has a split personality. Exit north and you've got an orderly bus lottery, tidy streets of chain stores, and the ever present Starbucks.

The '100 colors path' by Emmanuelle Moureaux is a sensory experience that embodies 100 years of time through an immersive installation of vibrant lines.

With a trip to Tokyo in my calendar, I knew I had to visit Blue Lug, as it's often called the best bike shop in the world.

At first I thought it was coming from my hair or the bed sheets, but then I realized it was coming from under the bed.

The public toilets in Tokyo's Shibuya district, designed by renowned architects, stand as a testament to the potential of public design to combine beauty and functionality.

I really got good at observing people.