Living
English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife
Why expats choose PetLife for pet care
Tokyo’s Underground Temple: G-Cans
A cathedral-like feat of concrete ingenuity
Spend a Day at BOTANICAL POOL CLUB, Japan’s Bali-Esque Pool Resort
BOTANICAL POOL CLUB's summer day pass includes pools, saunas and a poolside BBQ, just in time for summer
A Guide to Purple Shampoo and Toner in Japan
How to keep blonde hair cool-toned in Japan
The Best Skateparks in Tokyo
A skater's guide to the best skateparks across Tokyo
Based in Japan: Luke Bridgford on Starting His Camping Car Venture
Finding freedom on four wheels
Your Guide to Surviving Rainy Season in Japan
Your complete guide to navigating the infamous tsuyu with confidence.
Where is Downtown Tokyo? Finding the Real Center of the City
Let’s explore the six wards that each lay claim to being Tokyo’s true city center
The 9 Best Japanese Whiskies for Gifting
Japanese whisky for beginners
Uber Just Added “Professional Drifting” to Its App in Tokyo
Tokyo Drift IRL
How to Stay Cool This Summer in Japan
Summers in Japan are not for the faint of heart
Japan Drugstore Guide: The Best Purple Shampoo & Color-Care Products for Blonde, Ash, and Bleached Hair
Guide to the best and most affordable options
Mi Kasa Es Su Kasa? The Unspoken Rules of Umbrellas in Japan
From unspoken etiquette to environmental headaches—what’s really going on with umbrellas in Japan?
What It’s Really Like to Work as a Hostess in Tokyo’s Kabukicho
Life behind the neon
Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2026
It's hydrangea season! Tokyo in bloom
Oxomoco Opens in Roppongi
The Brooklyn original earned its Michelin star in five months, the Roppongi relaunch brings a bigger menu and a bigger room
Tokyo Day Trip: Utsunomiya “Gyoza Town”
Crispy dumplings, here I come!
Things to Do in Tokyo in June
Our handpicked list of the best events going on in June
Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026
Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
Your Official “Hometown” Is the Imperial Palace? Welcome to Japan’s Honseki System
The bizarre loophole that's turning castles, stadiums and airports into official family homes
10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books
Quirky spots to find cheap English books in Tokyo
The Bullet Train, A Loaded Story
Japan likes to say the Shinkansen arrived just in time for the Olympics. But in truth, it arrived in spite of everything.