Tokyo’s “coolest” neighborhood is subjective and constantly shifting, as the city’s appeal lies in its diversity of areas, each offering a unique mix of trends, culture and hidden gems. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/11/03/is-there-coolest-neighborhood-in-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #jimbocho #shimokitazawa #koenji #kichijoji #daikanyama #nakameguro #roppongi #odaiba #toyosu #ueno #nishishinjuku #shibuya #yoyogikoen #daikanyama #aoyama #omotesando #ebisu #tokyo #harajuku

Extreme heat could not dissuade throngs of crowds and performers from the annual Koenji Awa Odori, a massive celebration of grace, joy and foolishness. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/08/28/koenji-awa-odori/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #awaodori #koenji #dance