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
Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo
Editor's pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo
How to ride public transport safely and report an incident
10 Japanese Horror Movies That’ll Make You Switch the “Big Light” On
Eerie films to haunt your nights this spooky season
Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed
A landmark revision to Japan's Civil Code took effect April 1, 2026, ending a sole-custody system that had been in place for over a century
Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026: The Complete Guide
Sumo returns to Tokyo from May 10–26, 2026, with newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu headlining the tournament
Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale April 4—Here’s How to Get Them
Tickets for Tokyo's May Grand Sumo Tournament go on sale April 4, 2026, and they will sell out fast
Japanese Color Theory: How Japan Sees Color Differently
What a thousand years of Japanese color tradition can teach us about the way we see