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?