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English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife

Why expats choose PetLife for pet care

Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

Trust us, Tokyo’s brunch game is stronger than you might think

Pizza Marumo

Inside the Ebisu pizzeria, where a 24-hour ferment and a custom wood-fired oven turn kombu and bonito into one of the world’s best pizzas

Spend a Day at BOTANICAL POOL CLUB, Japan’s Bali-Esque Pool Resort

BOTANICAL POOL CLUB’s summer day pass includes pools, saunas and a poolside BBQ, just in time for summer

Keito Nakamura: The Goalscorer Stepping Up in Mitoma’s Absence

With Kaoru Mitoma out injured, Keito Nakamura took his chance against the Netherlands, scoring Japan’s first goal of the tournament

The Best Skateparks in Tokyo

A skater’s guide to the best skateparks across Tokyo

Based in Japan: Luke Bridgford on Starting His Camping Car Venture

Finding freedom on four wheels

Your Weekly Horoscope June 12 – 19

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

Events In Tokyo This Week

Sound Sake Salon

Jun 20, 2026 at 5:00pm ~ Jun 20, 2026 at 9:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Spring 2026

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

Events

See All Events Events This Week Events Next Week

Sekijima Hisako Basketry Solo Exhibition

Nov 14, 2026 at 11:00am

Mar 22, 2027 at 6:00pm

Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Oct 25, 2026 at 7:30pm

Oct 25, 2026 at 9:30pm

Yomiuri Giants vs Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome

Jul 07, 2026 at 6:00pm

Jul 09, 2026 at 9:00pm

Sound Sake Salon

Jun 20, 2026 at 5:00pm

Jun 20, 2026 at 9:00pm

MoN Kabuki Dance Performance

Jul 02, 2026 at 5:00pm

Jul 05, 2026 at 2:30pm

Tokyo Game Show 2026

Sep 17, 2026 at 10:00am

Sep 21, 2026 at 5:00pm

AFROBEAT ALL WHITE PARTY TOKYO

Jul 19, 2026 at 8:00am

Jul 20, 2026 at 4:00am

Tokyo Jewelry FES Summer ’26

Jul 03, 2026 at 10:00am

Jul 05, 2026 at 5:00pm

Culture

International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan

7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

So you can sob while practicing your Japanese listening skills

Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026

Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community

How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata

Your guide to styling Japan’s most iconic seasonal garment

Living

English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife

Why expats choose PetLife for pet care

Spend a Day at BOTANICAL POOL CLUB, Japan’s Bali-Esque Pool Resort

BOTANICAL POOL CLUB’s summer day pass includes pools, saunas and a poolside BBQ, just in time for summer

The Best Skateparks in Tokyo

A skater’s guide to the best skateparks across Tokyo

Based in Japan: Luke Bridgford on Starting His Camping Car Venture

Finding freedom on four wheels

Community

Keito Nakamura: The Goalscorer Stepping Up in Mitoma’s Absence

With Kaoru Mitoma out injured, Keito Nakamura took his chance against the Netherlands, scoring Japan’s first goal of the tournament

The Best Skateparks in Tokyo

A skater’s guide to the best skateparks across Tokyo

Wataru Endo Is Out of the World Cup, and Japan’s Captain Is Walking Away for Good

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the 2026 World Cup with a Lisfranc injury and has retired from international football. Who replaces him, and can Japan still advance?