Tokyo police said they have arrested a gang of touts who pretended to be working for a well-known “izakaya” pub chain to lure customers to unrelated eateries that charged exorbitant prices. On the ...

Tokyo never fails to impress with its constant evolution and redevelopment, and the latest addition to its skyline is the exciting Tokyu Kabukicho Tower! This brand-new, state-of-the-art facility is ...

Japan is famous for being one of the safest countries in the world, but one place locals and guidebooks will warn you about is Tokyo’s Kabukicho. While the area itself isn’t particularly dangerous, ...

As the sun dips behind the skyscrapers on a bitterly cold evening, hordes of shoppers swarm towards subway entrances, a blaze of neon flickering in their wake. Within an hour the streets reverberate ...

Kabukicho 歌舞伎町 may be known for its adult-oriented nightlife, but September is festival season in the district. The festivals started out as a way to give thanks to the gods for good harvests, and ...

Away from the noises and smells of Tokyo’s most infamous red-light district, past a garbage station and up a flight of stairs, the Shinjuku Kabukicho Noh Theater offers a different kind of atmosphere ...

A promise of a fun night out with drinks and hostesses for just ¥4,000 in Tokyo’s Kabukicho district led to a tab totaling ¥2.6 million — and a death threat. Police said Tuesday they had arrested 11 ...

An area of Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward where many women stand waiting for customers to engage in prostitution is seen on July 15, 2023. (Mainichi/Shota Harumashi) TOKYO -- The Metropolitan Police Department ...

Tokyo’s constantly changing and evolving, and it can be a tad overwhelming to keep up with all the new and upcoming attractions. There’s a lot to look forward to in 2023, including the new teamLab ...