Culture
Five Translated Japanese Books to Read in Autumn 2026
The best picks to add to your reading list
Born of Earth, Conceived in Fire
Japan’s ancient pottery traditions are far more interesting than you think
Upcoming Anime Events in Tokyo
From September through December, anime events take over spots across Tokyo
The Prince Park Tower Tokyo Christmas 2026
A Story of Light Turns Children's Art Into Food, Cocktails and Light Displays
The Best Cozy Anime to Watch
Lazy, low-stakes shows built around small joys, good food and quiet landscapes
Japanese Makeup Products Professionals Love in 2026
J-beauty Picks—From Tokyo Sets to Hollywood red carpets and K-Pop Stages
Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration
From agricultural ritual to Heian court culture to a McDonald’s burger
Japanese Halloween Costume Ideas for 2026
Draw inspiration from anime and Japanese horror folktales
All Time Best Japanese Fiction Books
From untouchable classics to the severely underrated
Behind the Myth: The Politics of Japan’s Island Creation Story
The eighth-century tale of the islands' divine birth reveals five pragmatic political motives
When Is Tokyo Fashion Week?
What to expect from Japan’s biggest fashion event
Japan Criticizes Trump’s Use of Anime Like Naruto and Pokémon in Political Videos
Foreign Ministry asks Trump administration to stop using Pokémon, Naruto and other anime without permission
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
Night Photography: Capturing Tokyo’s Nocturnal Beauty
Featuring Matthieu Bühler aka @mattdreamsneon
A Guide to Trying Traditional Japanese Crafts in Japan
From kintsugi to knife sharpening, here's where to learn the traditional crafts still shaping Japan today
Tokyo Middle 30: The J-Drama That Feels Like Your Own Tokyo Story
The Japanese remake of a Chinese hit series premieres July 22, and it's already trending
Tokyo Streetwear Roundup: The Drops Everyone’s Watching This July 2026
From A$AP Rocky's Puma Suede '94 to Jordan x Tokyo Giants baseball crossover, here's what's moving in Tokyo right now
G-Shock’s First-Ever Pokémon Watch Hits Japan Shelves July 17
The limited-edition GA-110PKM-7A goes on sale in Japan July 17, priced at ¥33,000 and built around the franchise's original 1996 color scheme
Creative Museum Tokyo: The Creative Origins of Mamoru Hosoda
Original artwork, storyboards, and immersive displays showcase the work of Mamoru Hosoda
“This Lifestyle Isn’t Healthy”: The Salaryman Who Quit His Job to Become a Street Musician in Japan
The handpan artist who bet on himself
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026 & 2027
Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan