Living
Tokyo Neighborhood Guides: Kuramae
Undiscovered gems that lie in the east side of Tokyo
Loppi Like a Boss
Taxing ticket terminals
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
“Omotenashi”
Japanese Hospitality and Why I Find it Disturbing
Shinjuku area map from Park Hyatt Tokyo
Award winning illustrator Hiroshi Watatani and Park Hyatt Tokyo present their new attractive and easy to use Shinjuku area map for tourists
Rikejo: What’s in store for Japan’s Science Girls?
Four 'science girls' working in Tokyo discuss their careers, gender in science and the 'rikejo' phenomena.
Driving Innovation
Tokyo taxis may go driverless by 2020
S K A N D I N A V I S K
Tapping into the rich tradition of Scandinavian candles
TRUNK(KITCHEN)
TRUNK's restaurants offers exclusive chef's table dining experience
Borderline Material
Embracing the female form with Psycho Apparel
Learning Centers in Japan
A new year means resolutions and a desire for self-improvement. Our learning guide gives you the lowdown on language schools, business colleges, and kindergartens for your young ones. Start off the new year with the wherewithal to learn new skills and improve your educational experience in the Japanese capital.
Experience Mongolia By Bike
The Annual TIF Charity Fundraiser