Living
Japan in New York
Japanese culture outside of the archipelago
Is Japan’s Cultural Aversion to Public Noise Suppressing Its Birth Rate?
Is Japan’s silence pushing families away?
San-chan: The Shiba Inu That Saved the World
How a man, a dog and the internet united for good
Japan’s Captive Capital: Trillions Locked Up In “Dementia Money”
The growing crisis of inaccessible wealth for Japan’s economy and families
The Door Knockers: Jehovah’s Witnesses in Japan
*bing bong*
The Art of Japanese Handmade Jewelry
Hayakawa’s beautiful crafts
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