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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
Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year
Celebrate Easter with treats that are equally beautiful and delicious
English-Speaking Mental Health Services in Tokyo
A comprehensive guide to get the right help for you in Japan
So I Married a Japanese Man…and These Are the Questions I Get
Intercultural relationships come with plenty of rude assumptions.
Want to Start a Business in Japan?
Free consultation with Sea and Forest Plan Company
Japan Drugstore Guide: Hair Loss and Scalp Treatments
Effective hair loss and scalp treatments recommended by drugstore staff
Edo-Tokyo Museum Returns After Four-Year Renovation
Two Names, One City, Centuries of History
Shibuya to Introduce ¥2,000 Littering Fines and Mandatory Trash Bins for Restaurants
Shibuya City will introduce on-the-spot littering fines
How to Live in Japan
Visas, jobs and the real way people make it work
Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026: The Complete Guide
Sumo returns to Tokyo from May 10–26, 2026, with newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu headlining the tournament
Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale April 4—Here’s How to Get Them
Tickets for Tokyo's May Grand Sumo Tournament go on sale April 4, 2026, and they will sell out fast
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ryogoku
Our favorite things to do and places to eat in Tokyo's official sumo town
Hilton’s Ultimate Island-Hopping Guide to Okinawa
Seven unique stays. One unforgettable island chain. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.
Things to Do in Tokyo in April 2026
Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo events in April
Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland
A home-away-from-home for your pet, with an English-speaking team
Space-Saving Furniture in Japan: Optimizing Your Living Space
Eight products to make the most of your small Tokyo apartment
Is Hokkaido Warm in the Summer?
Here is what the locals say.
Inside the Restaurants at Grand Hyatt Tokyo
From superfood-fed wagyu to spring cocktails, here’s what happened when we dined our way through Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026
We've curated 6 standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo's omakase scene
Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo
Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan
The best hay fever and allergy medicine in Japan
Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try
It's not Japanese food. It's not Western food. It's something Tokyo made entirely its own.
Spring Performances in Tokyo
Opera, kabuki, rakugo and film festivals to mark your calendar this season
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury
Debuting in Kyoto’s historic Gion district in spring 2026
English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo
A comprehensive guide to pet hotels and pet-sitting services
Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa
Greater Tokyo's unexpected spotlight, courtesy of one baby monkey.