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Upcoming Anime Events in Tokyo
From September through December, anime events take over spots across Tokyo
Japan’s Wild Mushrooms
When autumn settles over Japan's mountains, wild mushrooms emerge in abundance across the forests
The Forest That Grew From Stone
Inside the island landscape that inspired Princess Mononoke
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Cough Medicine in Japan
The best over-the-counter cough medicines at Japanese drugstores—and when it’s time to see a doctor
Out of the Bubble: Overcoming the International School Bubble in Japan
Finding an identity in international schools
Beyond Wellness®: ℃RYO TOKYO® Combines Cryotherapy and Light Therapy in Tokyo
Time and health — perhaps we only truly understand their value when we begin to lose them
Free Support for Foreign Residents in Tokyo: Meet the Help Desk Solving Your Biggest Headaches
A government-run service that helps international residents with everything from bank accounts to daycare
Why Won’t Japan Allow This Trans Woman’s Marriage?
The case that broke the Japanese legal system
Neo Speed Park: Go-Kart Paradise in Chiba
Japan’s premier karting experience
English-Speaking Nail Salons in Tokyo
Where to get gel nails, detailed nail art and manicures in Tokyo with English-speaking service
Tokyo Weather in September: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening
A month-by-month look at temperatures, rainfall, daily outfits, and the events worth planning around
Top 11 Tokyo Autumn Foliage Spots 2026
Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo
A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan
Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community
The Fukushima Diamond Route
A cut above the rest
Silver Week 2026 in Japan: Dates, Crowds, and What to Do in Tokyo
Japan's first full five-day Silver Week, with crowd forecasts and the best ways to spend it in Tokyo
How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan
A beginner's guide to Japanese bathhouses
The World’s First: Japan’s Viral Cold-Water Instant Noodles
Inside the Hiyashi cup noodle craze
Guide to HIV Testing, Prevention and Free Clinics in Tokyo and Yokohama
What to know about the virus, warning signs, prevention, PrEP and PEP, and where to get tested for free in Japan—a complete guide for international residents and visitors
Cryo Tokyo: The Future of Beauty and Recovery
Experience cryotherapy and CRYO SKIN®︎ treatments at Cryo Tokyo
Things to Do in Tokyo in September
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this September
Japan Residence Permit Fees Rise From October 1, 2026: Permanent Residency Jumps to ¥200,000
More about the process, eligibility rules, and paperwork
Japan’s Top 6 Premium Wagyu Beef
A guide to wagyu, Japan's premium beef, from the rarest cuts to everyday luxury