Shop, Stroll and Snack at Aichi’s First Full-Scale Outlet Mall

Discover 180 outlet stores, food stalls, and green space at Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki

Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo

Follow haiku master Basho’s footsteps along Soka’s scenic pine-lined promenade, part of the old Nikko Kaido, just outside Tokyo

How to Invest in Japan

A simple guide to getting started with investing and the key tax-advantaged products available

Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm

Historic Streets, Sweet Shops and Edo-Era Charm

Japan Drugstore Guide: Pain Medication

Japan’s best over the counter pain medication recommendations

Tokyo Day Trip: Things to Do in Yokosuka

Where U.S. Navy charm meets Japanese coastline comfort

Anime Events in Tokyo 2025

The best ephemeral anime events around Tokyo this season

Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2025

The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo

Michelin-Starred Imperial Treasure Arrives in Ginza, Tokyo

A refined dining experience that blends Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine with Japanese ingredients and aesthetics

Why Japanese People Don’t Say “I Love You”

Unpacking the quiet ways love gets expressed in Japan

Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo

How to ride public transport safely and report an incident

Best Room Fans in Japan

Top Picks for Every Need, From Small Spaces to Quiet Options