6 National Parks in Japan Worth Building a Trip Around
Drift ice you can walk on, bears fishing offshore and a pilgrimage trail through an underworld valley
Back in Tokyo: Epica on Metal and Titans
Find out how one of the world’s top symphonic metal bands ended up releasing a record of Attack on Titan cover songs
“Ruby-chan! Hai! Nani ga suki?” Trend Explained: What It Means and Where It’s From
The sugary Japanese idol song that’s got everyone asking, “Ruby-chan, what do you like?”
The Best Anime Songs of All Time
Certified bangers, no skips
Your Japanese Autumn Reading List 2026
Our best new recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
