Culture
Eight Japan-Based Influencers to Have on Your Radar
From food creators and fashion figures to cultural voices shaping life in Japan today
Why CDs Are Still Big in Japan
On the country's love for the plastic disc
Open Mic Session with Stand-Up Comedian Yurié Collins
Bringing sharp wit and cross-cultural insight to Japan's comedy scene.
What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan
A weekend in Hirafu's luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry
Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime
Tokyo Cafes to visit in real life that your favorite characters dined at
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026
Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan
MOMAT Spring Festival 2026
Celebrating spring at the National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo
Japanese Makeup Products Professionals Love in 2026
J-beauty Picks—From Tokyo Sets to Hollywood red carpets and K-Pop Stages
Alternatives to the Cherry Blossom Hanami
Make the most out of your springtime by ditching sakura
Sento Architect Kentaro Imai and the Art of Bathing Spaces
The architecture mastermind behind today’s sento boom