Jessie Carbutt
Tokyo Illumination Guide for Winter 2025 – 2026
Where to catch the best illuminations in the capital this winter
A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores
Rainbowholic, Tokyo’s journaling enthusiast, shares some of her favorite spots in the city
A Brief History of Zunda
Tohoku’s Green Paste Icon
Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters
Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery
La Carmina’s Halloween Spots in Tokyo
Tokyo's alt and Goth expert shares her top haunts to check out this Halloween
Recipes for Camping in Japan
Easy to cook, full-of-flavor recipes for camping in Japan
The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide
Where and how to admire Tokyo's prettiest swimming art
Movie-inspired Custom Cocktails in Shibuya: The Whales of August
Choose from either the menu items, or challenge the bartenders to whip up whatever movie comes to your head
Why Does Japan Drive on the Left?
A journey from samurai practicality to British train operations
What Slime Mold Revealed About Tokyo’s Railway System
Slime mold biology meets urban design: how a brainless organism confirmed the genius of Tokyo’s railways and may inspire future infrastructure