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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
Halloween in Tokyo 2026
Our roundup of spooky events to fill your calendar
Things To Do in Tokyo in October 2026
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October
Where To Pick Autumn Fruit in Japan
Japan’s orchards open to visitors each autumn for fruit picking
Haunted Escape Rooms in Tokyo
A Halloween outing that mixes puzzles with suspense
Halloween Afternoon Tea in Tokyo 2026
Celebrate Halloween with Tokyo's sweetest treats
Best Tokyo Observation Decks
Where to see the city from above, from free government towers to open-air rooftops
Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo
Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink
Tokyo Weather in October: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening
Temperatures, rainfall, daily outfits and the seasonal events worth planning around this month
Upcoming Anime Events in Tokyo
From September through December, anime events take over spots across Tokyo
Japan’s Wild Mushrooms
When autumn settles over Japan's mountains, wild mushrooms emerge in abundance across the forests
The Forest That Grew From Stone
Inside the island landscape that inspired Princess Mononoke
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
Out of the Bubble: Overcoming the International School Bubble in Japan
Finding an identity in international schools
Beyond Wellness®: ℃RYO TOKYO® Combines Cryotherapy and Light Therapy in Tokyo
Time and health — perhaps we only truly understand their value when we begin to lose them
Free Support for Foreign Residents in Tokyo: Meet the Help Desk Solving Your Biggest Headaches
A government-run service that helps international residents with everything from bank accounts to daycare
Why Won’t Japan Allow This Trans Woman’s Marriage?
The case that broke the Japanese legal system
Neo Speed Park: Go-Kart Paradise in Chiba
Japan’s premier karting experience
English-Speaking Nail Salons in Tokyo
Where to get gel nails, detailed nail art and manicures in Tokyo with English-speaking service
Tokyo Weather in September: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening
A month-by-month look at temperatures, rainfall, daily outfits, and the events worth planning around
Top 11 Tokyo Autumn Foliage Spots 2026
Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo