Living
Beaches, Surf Spots and Pools Near Tokyo
Editor's pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
Things To Do in Tokyo in May 2026
Editors’ top picks for your calendar
Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo
How to ride public transport safely and report an incident
Guide to International Schools in Japan
How to choose the right school for your child
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ebisu
Tokyo’s effortlessly cool quarter
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
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.