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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”

A Journey With a Gun and No Money

Bunsho Hattori and Ryuichi Ishikawa on surviving the Japanese wilderness alone

The Asadora Effect

Fifteen minutes to shape a nation

Bug Catching in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide to the Culture, Gear and Best Spots

A beginner’s guide to bug catching culture in Japan

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

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

Nerd Nite Tokyo #79

Jun 19, 2026 at 7:00pm ~ Jun 19, 2026 at 10:30pm

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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Yasuaki Kuroda Solo Exibition: utterance of plants

Jun 06, 2026 at 1:00pm

Jun 28, 2026 at 7:00pm

Tokyo Outdoor Show 2026

Jun 26, 2026 at 10:00am

Jun 28, 2026 at 5:00pm

BBQ, Sauna, Swim: Summer Daytrip at BOTANICAL POOL CLUB

Jun 08, 2026 at 1:30pm

Oct 31, 2026 at 4:30pm

Mitama Festival 2026

Jul 13, 2026 at 9:00am

Jul 16, 2026 at 8:00pm

Hans Zimmer Returns to Japan September 2026

Sep 16, 2026 at 5:30pm

Sep 16, 2026 at 10:30pm

Chasing Light Japan Tour 2026!

Jul 25, 2026 at 5:30pm

Jul 25, 2026 at 11:30pm

Hills Workshop for Kids 2026

Jul 25, 2026 at 10:00am

Aug 16, 2026 at 5:45pm

The RageTones First Japan Tour!

Jul 18, 2026 at 6:00pm

Jul 18, 2026 at 11:30pm

Culture

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

Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026

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

Living

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”

Bug Catching in Japan: A Beginner’s Guide to the Culture, Gear and Best Spots

A beginner’s guide to bug catching culture in Japan

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

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?