Joe Pinner
Joe Pinner is a Japanese-British multimedia journalist specialising in writing culture, society and human interest stories.
The Shiba Inu That Saved the World
How a man, a dog and the internet united for good
Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August
Mi Kasa Es Tu Kasa? The Unspoken Rules of Umbrellas in Japan
From unspoken etiquette to environmental headaches—what’s really going on with umbrellas in Japan?
Things to Do in Tokyo in June
Our roundup of top events to join in the capital