POPEYE Magazine May 2025

It feels like the face of the city is getting lively and exciting again.

Lately, as I walk through Tokyo, I’ve been getting that feeling more and more.
Sure, the influx of travelers from all over the world and the abundance of new openings add to that mood — but it’s not just that.
When you break free from the usual perspectives and déjà vu, zoom in to raise the resolution, or pull back to take in the big picture, you realize just how many fun faces this ever-changing metropolis can show you.
But that’s not something new — it’s always been this way, and surely always will be.
Take this for example: isn't it amazing that such a graphic, cool scene turns out to be the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing?
Let’s dive deep into Tokyo with a light heart — like a quest through the city.

TOKYO QUEST

If you're going to explore this city, you have to start at that intersection.
24 hours, nonstop. The goal? A legendary bowl of something delicious.

City Boy’s Map of Tokyo

Where Every City Boy Should Visit in Tokyo
Asakusa / Kuramae / Ginza / Omotesando–Harajuku–Aoyama / Shibuya
Shimokitazawa / Jimbocho / Nakano–Koenji / Meguro-dori

Walk Tokyo Vertically — East to West

Walking Tokyo From Top to Bottom
The west side lies outside the Yamanote Line, the east beyond the Sumida River —
not exactly easy to explore by train. So walk, walk, and walk some more.

Toru Nishiyama’s Tokyo Collage Guide

TOKYO ISSUE SPECIAL! TET’S MAP
A special feature of TET’s regular column.
Revealing the ultimate Tokyo list he shares with friends from abroad.

My Tokyo Guide

TOKYO by TOKYOITES
Veig / Tennyson / Miyuki Arihara / panpanya
Shota Shimizu / Ban Obara / Gen Matsushita / Tokyo Stays

What Frequent Foreign Visitors Love About Tokyo

Frequent Tokyo Traveler’s Favorite Spots
Artists, creators, chefs and more —
What are the favorite places of those who come here often for work and play?

Tokyo Gourmet Guide

TOKYO EAT-UP GUIDE
Your hunger never stops, and your taste keeps getting sharper.
Here’s a food guide for the endlessly curious (and always hungry) you.