Culture
Tokyo Life “Why are You Still in Japan?”
It can feel to some international residents like there are more reasons to leave than to stay in Japan. Thinking about your life here, why is it that you have chosen to stay?
Music Rewind: The Artists and Tech of 2002
From pop hits and rock jams to MP3 wristwatches, here’s a flashback to a simpler time
Five Japanese Acts to See at Fuji Rock 2022
Not sure which Japanese artists to see this year? We've made it easy for you
The Japanese Salaryman Who Quit His Job with Nothing but a Handpan
…that he didn’t know how to play
An Interview with Satoko Shibata
On her 10th anniversary album, what makes her angry and a decade in music
ECO EDO Summer Yukata Stroll
Immerse in Nihonbashi’s rich history with Edo fashion, food, and fūrin
Shintaro Sakamoto: Beyond Legacy, Beyond Trend
“Legacy doesn't prove what you are today. The music you make today does.”
The Fujirocker Phenomenon
25 years of community, ponchos and homecomings
Rhythms of the Caribbean
Experience Caribbean music, dance and food in the heart of Tokyo
Based in Japan: Stefanie Arianne on Acting in Japan
Pushing through barriers, doubt and discrimination to become a star