Living
TRUNK (Kitchen)
An idyllic oasis in the center of Tokyo and a destination to remember no matter the season
Executive Fight Night Supports Shine On! Kids
Striking a blow for children with serious illnesses
Roppongi’s Villa Tokyo
The former Feria venue promises luxury clubbing with new ownership and an interior facelift
David Otto Juice
A gem for the health conscious in the Harajuku backstreets
Golden Week with Kids
Here's how make it through a week off in Tokyo with the family
Spanning Snow, Sea and Tradition – Japan United in Sport
Skiing in Hokkaido, beaches and karate in Okinawa... Japan is a country with huge natural and sporting variation.
I Started Something I Couldn’t Finish
The tribulations of being a vegan in Japan
Life Line Lunch Box
Enhancing Safety in Kiroro’s Backcountry.
How Foreign Entrepreneurs Can Kickstart Startups
Business plan competition offers rare opportunity for foreign residents
Beauty and Lifestyle April
Mestrovic mesmerizes with calligraphy and more
April Community Update
Best Living Japan's monthly event listing
Brainwashing in Japanese Offices
The fine line between career-driven and workaholic
Metropolis Recommends April
Metropolis recommends Tokyo's top events for the month ahead
Reviving Rural Communities
Yoshitaka Sasakawa shares his thoughts on revitalising Japan's rural communities.
Sakura Mobile
Foreign-catered MVNO offers affordable phone rates with English-language services
The Oak Door Reopens
Celebrating 15 years with an interior redesign and revamped menu.
TRUNK(KUSHI)
Shibuya soul food served up in style
2018 Burger Guide
Metropolis gives you the lowdown on the best burger joints in Tokyo. From Donald Trump’s favorite feed to some hidden gems.
Samgeori Butcher
Seoul’s stylish Korean BBQ restaurant Samgeori Butcher has arrived in Shibuya.
Best Japanese Gardens for Sakura Season
Experience hanami in one of Tokyo's stunning traditional gardens
Tokyo Neighborhood Guides: Kuramae
Undiscovered gems that lie in the east side of Tokyo
Loppi Like a Boss
Taxing ticket terminals
At the Kaitenzushi…
Bill Hersey
Bill Hersey, Tokyo socialite, passes away at 87
Midtown Blossom 2018
An elegant celebration of the beauty of sakura flowers in Tokyo Midtown
Heart and Soul
Spring inspirations
The “High Lines” of Tokyo
A guide to the city's hidden railway parks
Is Japan Safe for Women?
Questioning the “Japan is safe” narrative on International Women’s Day
Nihonbashi Sakura Festival 2018
As the bitter winter cold subsides and the spring breeze warms the Japanese archipelago, the cherry blossom buds are waking up for this year’s sakura season.
White House Apartment Rentals
Foreign-friendly realtors
Spring into Shape
Check out our special beauty guide for putting a spring into your step for the coming season.
FREE Classes at Gold’s Gym
Want to get fit without burning a hole in your [...]
In Defense of “Omotenashi”
Why hating politeness has got the problem wrong
Starbucks Sakura Shortage
Blossoms and coffee are ephemeral