Jessie Carbutt
Wild Roots: A Tour of Japan’s Forests
A guide to Japan’s forests, from Hokkaido’s taiga to Okinawa’s jungle, with ancient beech, sacred cedar and rare wildlife
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Menopause Relief in Japan
Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms at Japanese drugstores—and when to see a gynecologist
Tokyo Illumination Guide for Winter 2026 – 2027
Where to catch the best illuminations in the capital this winter
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo
The best shops in the city, with map links to find them
Meet the Rescue Dogs Teaching Tokyo a Lesson in Self-Love
A Tokyo veterinarian is turning the real-life stories of Japan’s rescue dogs into illustrated affirmation cards
English-Friendly Aesthetic Clinics in Tokyo
Where to get Botox, fillers, HIFU and skin boosters in Tokyo, with doctors who consult in English
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Cough Medicine in Japan
The best over-the-counter cough medicines at Japanese drugstores—and when it’s time to see a doctor
English-Speaking Nail Salons in Tokyo
Where to get gel nails, detailed nail art and manicures in Tokyo with English-speaking service
Kyoto’s Hidden Palaces
Escape the tourist mobs at former imperial villas
Tokyo Game Show 2026: Full Guide to Lineup, Events and How to Watch
What to expect from Japan’s biggest gaming event
Beating the Heat: A Practical Guide to Heatstroke in Japan
What the record numbers say, how to spot heatstroke early, and what to buy to stay safe
Escape Tokyo with Trader Vic’s Summer Island Lunch
Inside Hotel New Otani, Trader Vic’s brings together globally inspired flavors
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026 & 2027
Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan
Summer Survival Products in Japan 2026
It’s time to upgrade your summer strategy for staying cool and hydrated
What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan
A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care
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"
Tokyo’s Underground Temple: G-Cans
A cathedral-like feat of concrete ingenuity
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
Book Review: Strange Pictures by Uketsu
a clever and unsettling puzzle disguised as a novel
Book Review: Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matsumoto
a quiet meditation on creativity, relevance and persistence
Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2026
It's hydrangea season! Tokyo in bloom