The Tricksters of Tokyo

With dozens of magic bars and a small army of illusionists, Tokyo has a whole lot of tricks up its sleeve

Meet Markets

From nightclubs to dance lessons to, um, wax museums, locals offer their tips on where to find a date in Tokyo

Screen Dreams

A digital-age literary form has become a publishing powerhouse

Red Star Rising

With global Capitalism on the ropes, local Communism is on the rise

Spirited Away

In her newly translated memoir, Sakie Yokota recounts a mother's ultimate nightmare

Turning Japanese

Get your new year off to a crafty start by learning a traditional hobby

Last call for Kabukicho

As the iconic Koma Theater goes under the wrecking ball, is this the end of Tokyo’s notorious red-light district?

Annus Scandalous

A year’s worth of food safety scandals has upset Japan’s applecart

The Giving Season

Picking presents is easy with our can't miss gift guide.

Odd Jobs

Foreigners are finding creative ways to make a living in Tokyo

Hot Water

Tokyo’s onsen are open and ready for business

Showa Sweetness

Nostalgia for the postwar era has revived the market for vintage snacks and toys. From 200-year-old shops to gleaming mega-malls, everything old in Tokyo is new again