Tokyo's best restaurants, films, gigs, clubs, things to do and places to see

Written by local experts

Editor's Pick

Yayoi Kusama
Art

The bewigged artist talks madness, protests, nakedness and polka dots

Sion Sono
Film

The provocative filmmaker talks about his post-March 11 film, ‘Himizu’

Introducing GKB47
Around Town

Girl group AKB48 inspired the government‘s latest campaign slogan

The Big 2012 Preview
Around Town

‘The Artist’, and other things to look forward to in the coming year

Craft beer in Tokyo
Bars

Time Out picks the 10 best places to drink microbrews in the capital

Amir Naderi
Film

The Iranian director talks about how he made a ‘truly’ Japanese film

Restaurants & Cafés

Japan Restaurant Week

Tokyo's priciest restaurants just got a little bit cheaper

Island Veggie

The deli is better than the burgers at Hiroo's new vegetarian joint

Mercedes-Benz Connection

A curious blend of bar, café and car showroom

Film

J. Edgar

A potent American crime fighter is soft-pedalled onscreen

Animal Kingdom

Family is a beastly thing in this dark, gritty Australian crime flick

Jack and Jill

Adam Sandler struggles with a female monstrosity – played by Adam Sandler

Music

Atari Teenage Riot

Alec Empire talks about band reunions and why major labels ‘should die’

Bo Ningen

Heavy Japanese psychedelic rock... straight outta London

Gilles Peterson

The DJ returns to Tokyo for another Worldwide Showcase

Travel

Seven wonders of Asia

How many have you seen?

Day trips and weekend breaks

What to do and where to go when you need to get outta town

25 Bejing dishes you have to try

Classic dishes and where to try them in the Chinese capital

Major attractions

Ghibli Museum

The anime haven offers a tasteful alternative to Disneyland

R2 Supperclub

Can the team behind Two Rooms succeed again in Roppongi?

Tokyo Sky Tree

The tallest tower in Japan finally opens to the public on May 22

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