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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.
Hanami: Best Spots to View Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo 2026
Where to do hanami: Iconic & lesser-known sakura spots around Tokyo
9 Best Japanese Skincare Brands Locals Actually Use
Decoding the Japanese skincare staples locals swear by
Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama
Escape the summer heat
Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026
Enjoy Japan’s favorite spring ritual safely
English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo
Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care
How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan
A beginner's guide to Japanese bathhouses
Tattoo-Friendly Sento With Saunas in Tokyo
Unwind in Tokyo’s Bathhouses and Saunas
Top 7 Aquariums to Celebrate Sea Day in Japan
Celebrate Sea Day without going to the ocean
A Guide to the Best Independent Cinemas in Tokyo
Find your new favorite local cinema haunt