The StyleZeitgeist Tokyo Guide: 2025 Edition

Culture, Travel

For the aesthetically inclined and designed conscious there is probably no better place on earth than Tokyo. And for science fiction fans it’s probably the closest thing to encountering another humanoid civilization – things are similar enough and foreign enough in Tokyo to make it all the more exciting, even though in the last couple of years the intractable march of globalization of culture has left an indelible stamp on the city. I’ve been to Tokyo three times and by now feel confident enough to write a guide of sorts. Because there is so much to do and see here, I decided that the best approach is to break it down by neighborhood rather than the list of places, because there are too many of them. Tokyo is vast – don’t even think about spending less than a week here. I’ll list the neighborhoods more or less in order of preference or proximity to each other. Aside from these recommendations, the best advice I can give you is to get lost in the wonderful maze of Tokyo’s streets – because the best spots are often in the back alleys off the main thoroughfares. You’ll need your GPS.

COMME DES GARCONS OPENS A NEW PARIS FLAGSHIP

Retail

The newly reopened and refurbished Comme des Garçons Flagship on 56 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré features 4 floors and 7,500 square feet of everything from the  Comme des Garçons universe. This is the only location in the world to also stock the brands furniture line, with an exclusive red re-edition made only for the Paris store.