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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

Things To Do During Rainy Season in Japan

Indoor date spots, cozy escapes and creative ways to stay dry during rainy season

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

13 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots

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

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

J SOUL BROTHERS Concert: JSB LAND FOREVER

Jun 27, 2026 at 6:00pm ~ Jun 28, 2026 at 8:00pm

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

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Pirates of Tokyo Bay: Open Auditions

Jul 05, 2026 at 1:00pm

Jul 05, 2026 at 4:30pm

Joshua Helius Solo Exhibition: Tender Ruin

Jun 04, 2026 at 7:00pm

Jul 01, 2026 at 12:00am

Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Sep 27, 2026 at 7:30pm

Sep 27, 2026 at 9:30pm

Tokyo Outdoor Show 2026

Jun 26, 2026 at 10:00am

Jun 28, 2026 at 5:00pm

Tokyo Gendai 2026

Sep 11, 2026 at 11:00am

Sep 13, 2026 at 5:00pm

Mitama Matsuri

Jul 13, 2026 at 9:00am

Jul 16, 2026 at 8:30pm

Metropolis Beach Party 2026

Jul 11, 2026 at 3:00pm

Jul 11, 2026 at 7:00pm

Hilton Tokyo Unveils Beer Garden: SUNSET BEACH AUSTRALIA

May 15, 2026 at 5:30pm

Sep 30, 2026 at 10:00pm

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

Surviving Summer in Japan

Food, Festivals, and Ways to Beat the Heat

Things To Do During Rainy Season in Japan

Indoor date spots, cozy escapes and creative ways to stay dry during rainy season

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

13 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots

Tokyo’s Original Tattooed Tough Guys Weren’t Yakuza, They Were Firefighters

Inside the wild, brawling, tattooed world of the men who protected the “City of Fires”

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?