Jessie Carbutt
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
Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025
Hungary’s pavilion stood out with folk music, food and craft at Expo 2025
Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie
A quietly compelling meditation on architecture and desire
How To Get The Artist Visa in Japan: What It Is and How to Qualify
For creatives dreaming of living and working in Japan
Why Does Japan Use So Much Plastic?
Why is Japan so behind other countries, and how can it change?
How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide
Your Timeless Companion to One of Japan’s Most Iconic Musical Celebrations
Tokyo Day Trip: Things to Do in Yokosuka
Where U.S. Navy charm meets Japanese coastline comfort
Is Same Sex Marriage Legal in Japan?
The courts say it’s unconstitutional, but same-sex couples still can’t legally marry in Japan
Funeral Support Services in Japan
Bilingual compassion, care and peace of mind
Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata
A chillingly plausible future
Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi
Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen...
Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)
A quietly devastating and masterfully surreal debut
Toranomon Hills Glass Rock
The Final Chapter in a Landmark Redevelopment
TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025
A bold new era of entertainment dining in Tokyo begins
9 Best Craft Beer Bars in Tokyo for Curious Drinkers
Where to find serious brews, experimental taps, and relaxed vibes across the city
Japanese Citrus Fruit Guide: More Than Yuzu
You Know Yuzu—But What About Jabara, Kabosu, or Hassaku?
Metropolis and DME WORLD Present: New Lex Tokyo
Lex Legends – The Ultimate Throwback Experience – Join us for a Night of R&B, Funk, and 90s Vibes
Healing Japanese Fiction Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug
Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know
Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems
English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists
English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more
Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture
Your realistic guide to navigating Japan’s trains like a local
A Tale of Edo Japan Timekeeping and Navigation
Cat's eyes, samurai hours, and the rise of the wadokei