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Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors
Inside Tokyo's paid clinical research program for foreigners—compensation, eligibility and what the experience is actually like
Tokyo Bear Hunting Ban Could End for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years
As bear sightings hit a national record, the capital is reconsidering a policy it hasn't touched since 2008
Island of Spirits: How Isolation Shapes Japan’s Ghost Stories
Isolated by the sea, Japan's coasts and mountains gave rise to distinct traditions of spirits and ghosts.
Google Store Omotesando: Google’s First Flagship Outside the U.S. Opens in Tokyo
Google opens its first walk-in store anywhere outside the U.S., right in Apple's backyard.
Hikikomori to Healing: One Artist’s Journey To Self-Love in Japan
Battling one’s demons is never easy, but embracing them just might be the solution
Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026: The Complete Guide
Sumo returns to Tokyo from September 13-27, 2026, with yokozuna Hoshoryu and Onosato headlining the tournament
Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale August 8—Here’s How to Get Them
Tickets for Tokyo's May Grand Sumo Tournament go on sale August 8, 2026, and they will sell out fast
How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata
Your guide to styling Japan’s most iconic seasonal garment
Meet One of the Few Non-Japanese Licensed Kimono Stylists in Japan
Based in Japan: Kara Harris on the exam that made her cry, opening a shop in Asakusa and her mission to make kimono fit everyone
Tsushima, the Real Japanese Island Behind Ghost of Tsushima
An island where the winds of history still whisper through the mountains, the seas and the swords.
Japan Tourist Rules & Fines 2026: What To Know
Japan's tourism crackdown comes with real fines. Here's what to know before visiting
Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2026
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August
Meet Ogasawara-go, Tokyo’s Own English-Japanese Creole
Shaped by sailors, whalers, and decades of American rule, these islands ended up with a language found nowhere else in Japan.
What To Do In An Earthquake In Japan?
Tsunami and earthquake preparedness, evacuation tips and access guides
Tokyo Summer Festivals & Fireworks Guide 2026
Here's the complete guide to Tokyo's summer festivals and fireworks in 2026.
Tokyo Disneyland Ticket Price Increase: What’s Changing This October
Peak-day admission will increase to a record ¥12,400 and ending the last free Fast Pass
What Is Reibobyo? Japan’s Air-Conditioning Sickness, Explained
That fatigue from stepping out of Tokyo's summer heat into a blast of office AC has a name, it's not just in your head
Confessions of a Hostess Boyfriend
Overcoming jealousy and finding true love
Japan: The White Man’s Last Refuge?
Are Japan's 'White Gods' enjoying the benefits of "sexist" cultures abroad?
Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan
Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan
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