Shimokitazawa is changing, and it's changing fast. The trendy neighbourhood has been evolving over the last few years, with new shopping and dining facilities like Bonus Track, Nansei Plus and Reload.

It's our second edition of Gothamist's travel content, Gothamist Getaways. Four times a year, we'll have a week of posts featuring looks at travel, food, products and tips—near and far—for making your ...

If you’re heading to Tokyo and want to skip the tourist traps, Shimokitazawa (or Shimokita for short) is where you need to spend your time. This laid-back neighborhood is Tokyo’s unofficial capital of ...

This friendly neighbourhood hostel is located right in the heart of Shimokitazawa and is just minutes away from some of the area's best cafés and shops. Shimokita Hostel offers five different types of ...

If you had a time machine, where would you go? Ancient Egypt’s golden age? The groovy days of Woodstock? At Shimokita Space, you don’t need to imagine. You’ll be instantly transported to retro Japan, ...

At Cape Shiriya, located on the northeastern tip of Honshu in the Shimokita Peninsula, there live horses called ' Kandachime, ' a natural monument designated by Aomori Prefecture. The name comes from ...