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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

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

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

LIFESTYLE Week TOKYO

Jun 24, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Jun 24, 2026 at 5:00pm

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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J SOUL BROTHERS Concert: JSB LAND FOREVER

Jun 27, 2026 at 6:00pm

Jun 28, 2026 at 8:00pm

Yasuaki Kuroda Solo Exibition: utterance of plants

Jun 06, 2026 at 1:00pm

Jun 28, 2026 at 7:00pm

HANDS ON TOKYO: LIVES TOKYO 2026

Sep 12, 2026 at 3:00pm

Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00pm

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

Jun 08, 2026 at 1:30pm

Oct 31, 2026 at 4:30pm

LIVE & CONNECT TOKYO #2—Navigating Life & Building Connections in Tokyo

Jul 11, 2026 at 1:00pm

Jul 11, 2026 at 4:00pm

Swiss & 🇦🇹 Austrian Wine🍷 Dinner at Tokyo American Club

Aug 01, 2026 at 6:00pm

Aug 01, 2026 at 9:00pm

Electric Callboy: Tanzneid World Tour

Aug 31, 2026 at 6:00pm

Aug 31, 2026 at 10:00pm

Moonrise Asakusa: Traditional Art & Music

Jun 17, 2026 at 6:00pm

Jul 03, 2026 at 9:00pm

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

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?