Join National Geographic photographer Jonathan Irish on a journey through Tokyo, Japan, capturing the city's vibrant food scene, bustling open-air markets, and rich culture of craftsmanship.

He waved his tongs at the city. “Japanese culture ... as seen here in Toranomon (background). Last summer, Tokyo passed stringent public smoking regulations in anticipation of the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo deals in specifics, not generalities. This isn't a city that reveals itself in sweeping panoramas but in momentary glimpses: the businessman who carries a Hello Kitty handkerchief, the ...

and – like the bike tour itself – the perfect example of why there’s so much more to Japan’s capital city than bright lights and skyscrapers. Freewheeling Tokyo runs private and small ...