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What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care

What To Do In An Earthquake In Japan?

Tsunami and earthquake preparedness, evacuation tips and access guides

Emergency Evacuation Backpack List

Be prepared if disaster strikes

How to Prepare for a Typhoon in Tokyo

How to stay safe when the big storms hit

Things to Do in Tokyo in July 2026

Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo events happening this month

A Short History of Japanese Cheesecake

From ancient Olympic superfood to fuwa-fuwa fandom

Surviving Summer in Japan

Food, Festivals, and Ways to Beat the Heat

Your Weekly Horoscope June 19 – 26

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

Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Jun 28, 2026 at 7:30pm ~ Jun 28, 2026 at 9:30pm

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

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The Shanghai Beatles: 60th Anniversary of The Beatles’ Japan Tour

Jul 03, 2026 at 7:30pm

Jul 03, 2026 at 10:00pm

Nerd Nite Tokyo #80

Jul 17, 2026 at 7:00pm

Jul 17, 2026 at 10:30pm

AFROBEAT ALL WHITE PARTY TOKYO

Jul 19, 2026 at 8:00am

Jul 20, 2026 at 4:00am

Itabashi Fireworks Festival

Aug 01, 2026 at 7:00pm

Aug 01, 2026 at 8:30pm

Hills Workshop for Kids 2026

Jul 25, 2026 at 10:00am

Aug 16, 2026 at 5:45pm

Japan Jewellery Fair 2026

Aug 26, 2026 at 10:00am

Aug 28, 2026 at 5:00pm

Electric Callboy: Tanzneid World Tour

Aug 31, 2026 at 6:00pm

Aug 31, 2026 at 10:00pm

Edogawa City Fireworks Festival

Aug 01, 2026 at 7:15pm

Aug 01, 2026 at 8:20pm

Culture

Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2026

13 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots

The Asadora Effect

Fifteen minutes to shape a nation

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

Living

What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care

What To Do In An Earthquake In Japan?

Tsunami and earthquake preparedness, evacuation tips and access guides

Emergency Evacuation Backpack List

Be prepared if disaster strikes

How to Prepare for a Typhoon in Tokyo

How to stay safe when the big storms hit

Community

Japan World Cup 2026 Guide: Schedule, Players & Where to Watch in Tokyo

The Samurai Blue are back for their eighth consecutive World Cup—here’s how to follow every match from Tokyo

What Japan’s 4-0 Win Over Tunisia Means for Its World Cup Knockout Path

Ayase Ueda scored twice as Japan dismantled Tunisia in the World Cup’s 1,000th match, leaving the Samurai Blue on the brink of the knockout stage

Yellow Roses and Wagyu: Inside Japan’s Father’s Day

Celebrating Chichi no Hi in Japan

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?