Living
The Art of Japanese Handmade Jewelry
Hayakawa’s beautiful crafts
English-Speaking Nail Salons in Tokyo
Where to get gel nails, detailed nail art and manicures in Tokyo with English-speaking service
Date Night Ideas in Tokyo
Best spots for a creative Tokyo date
Based in Japan: Arthell Isom on Building the First Foreign-owned Anime Studio in Japan
Storyteller, entrepreneur and artist
“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies
Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health
Based in Japan: What’s Wrong with Sex Education in Japan?
An interview with sex ed teacher June Low
The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture
The power of harmony and collaboration
Based in Japan: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Hotel Country Manager
The hardships of rejoining the Japanese workforce for stay-at-home-moms
Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed
A landmark revision to Japan's Civil Code took effect April 1, 2026, ending a sole-custody system that had been in place for over a century
Being Chinese in Japan
Interviews with Chinese residents in Tokyo