Popeye Special Edition Hello, Tokyo! a Guide for Exploring Japan's Capital City (English Version): Magazine House Mook - Hardcover

by Popeye Editorial Department (Editor)

This is a special English edition of POPEYE May 2025 issue, titled Hello, Tokyo! My Tokyo Travel Journal.

The entire feature has been translated into English, offering a comprehensive look at how Tokyo is evolving alongside the rise in international tourism.

While covering long-established shops and classic landmarks, the issue is thoughtfully curated to be both informative and practical for visitors from abroad.

The City Feels Alive Again.

Walking around Tokyo lately, you can sense it--an exciting energy bubbling up everywhere. Sure, it's the flood of new visitors and openings. But it's more than that. Zoom in and sharpen your perspective, or zoom out for a fresh vantage point--either way, this ever-changing metropolis offers endless surprises. And it's not just a now thing. Tokyo has always been like this, and always will be. Take Shibuya's iconic scramble crossing--it's almost shocking how graphic and cool it looks. So let's dive in, light on our feet and deep in spirit. Let's quest Tokyo.

TOKYO QUEST
If you're going to explore the city, start with that intersection. 24 hours non-stop. The journey ends with a legendary bowl of ramen.

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

Walking Tokyo, East to West -- From Top to Bottom
The west lies beyond the Yamanote Line, the east past the Sumida River. Not train-friendly? Just walk. That's how you find the real city.

Toru Nishiyama's Tokyo Collage Guide
TOKYO ISSUE SPECIAL: TET'S MAP
TET, a familiar name to many, brings his guide to this feature. Here's his ultimate Tokyo list--one 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

Tokyo, as Loved by Global Regulars
Artists, creators, chefs--they visit for work, for play. So where do they keep going back to?

Tokyo Eat-Up Guide -- For Hungry Souls with High Standards
Appetite always grows, and so do your tastes. This food guide is for those who want it all.