Culture
Tokyo Trends: Spring 2026
Where Urban Edge Meets Delicate Detail
10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026
Read ahead of the flow by picking up these translated masterpieces as they hit global bookstore shelves
Yuji Nishida’s Apology: The Final Boss of Japanese Politeness
The Sincerest Bow The Internet Has Ever Seen
The Best Japanese Films for Beginners Learning Japanese
Why children’s stories and quiet domestic life work better than reading textbooks will
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases February 2026
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Japanese Netflix Shows You Can Watch With English Subtitles
Yes, Netflix does count as studying
Most Popular J-Pop Artists to Watch in 2026
Who to have on your listening radar this year
Exploring Japanese Traditional Incense and the Art of Kodo
Yoshimi Higuchi and the spirit of incense
The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time
How would you rank your favorite Japanese cinema?
7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)
So you can sob while practicing your Japanese listening skills