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
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
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?
Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026
Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Your Official “Hometown” Is the Imperial Palace? Welcome to Japan’s Honseki System
The bizarre loophole that's turning castles, stadiums and airports into official family homes
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen
From sunscreen to aftercare, here are the best products for summer in Japan
Does It Feel Weird To Be Naked in an Onsen?
What the Japanese bathhouse can teach us about body image
The Metropolis Agony Aunts
Being Foreign in Tokyo: Our totally unqualified opinions to guide you through it.
Traditional Japanese Performing Arts
A guide to the major styles of Japanese Performing Arts