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Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness in Tokyo: Evacuation Tips and Access Guides
Everything you need to know before and during a natural disaster
Unearthing the History of Tokyo Train Stations
A Lucky Train Delay at Omori Station
BEATCITY JAPAN 2025: Japan’s Premier Beatboxing Event Evolves with a World-First Karaoke Room
Get ready for an electrifying year of battles, performances—and now, the world’s first beatbox karaoke room!
Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2025: See Hoshoryu Compete at Ryogoku Kokugikan
Sumo returns to Tokyo from May 11–25, 2025, with newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu headlining the tournament
Mediterranean Comfort with an Aussie Twist: bills Launches New Spring/Summer 2025 Menu in Japan
Fresh produce, bright flavors, and wine-ready plates define the newest seasonal lineup at bills Japan
Is Same Sex Marriage Legal in Japan?
The courts say it’s unconstitutional, but same-sex couples still can’t legally marry in Japan
Can Japan Embrace Multicultural Coexistence?
Uzbek-born bar owner and politician Babakhodjaeva Orzugul is challenging exclusion in Japan—one policy, one conversation at a time
Icelandic Pub Crawl in Tama City at Tama Machi Bar 2025
Join this Nordic-themed walking bar hopping event in western Tokyo with exclusive Icelandic-inspired dishes
When Can Japan Have a Military Again?
Breaking down what’s next for Japan's military future
Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs
Personal experiences of trans folks in Japan