Living
Guide to Tokyo Hiking in Autumn
Our top nine trails to try this year
Escape to Zaltana Cabin in the Mountains of Nagano
A log cabin retreat where city life feels a world away
Why Does Japan Drive on the Left?
A journey from samurai practicality to British train operations
Discover Japan’s Autumn Colors at Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort
Explore Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort this autumn with foliage, hikes, alpine views and activities
Tokyo Train Guide: Mita Line
A central Tokyo adventure
What Slime Mold Revealed About Tokyo’s Railway System
Slime mold biology meets urban design: how a brainless organism confirmed the genius of Tokyo’s railways and may inspire future infrastructure
Beyond Vegan Cafés: How Tokyo Restaurants Are Making Traditional Cuisine Inclusive
Ningen Restaurant and Mugi no Oto
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Nishi Kasai
Heartlands: The Indian enclave that was under the sea
Things to Do in Tokyo in September
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this September
The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation
Narrative-led experience, British inventions and a mascot named PIX
Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025
Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway
Why Does Japan Have So Few Trash Cans?
A surprisingly clean mystery
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Medicine for Constipation in Japan
The best options in Japan for gentle, effective relief
Why Do Japanese People Think Fish Don’t Have Feelings?
Exploring cultural views, science and sushi in the fish-and-feelings debate
Growing up in Japan as a Westerner With Joshua Thomson
Based in Japan: Japanese? British? Aussie? Kiwi?
How to Open an LLC in Japan as a Non-Resident or Non-Citizen
A practical guide for non-residents and non-citizens
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Athlete’s Foot Medicine in Japan
Products and tips for treatment and relief
English‑Speaking ENT Doctors in Tokyo
Ear, nose, throat (ENT) and translation problems gone
Are Japanese Men Afraid of Independent Women?
How have the advancements in women`s rights impacted work, dating and family expectations?
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Diarrhea Medicine in Japan
Soothing Japanese OTC remedies for tummy troubles
English‑Speaking Babysitters and Housekeeping in Tokyo
Trusted care and help around the home for families in Tokyo
Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August
This Japanese Walking Trend Boosts Fitness in Half the Time
Backed by science and TikTok hype, Interval Walking Training is transforming everyday walks in Tokyo
Tokyo Train Guide: Toei Oedo Line
A huge underground adventure
Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan?
How the lack of communication creates false beliefs about foreigners’ intentions
How “Sex Toy” Brand TENGA Is Changing Sex Talk in Japan
This iconic “pleasure item” is pushing the conversation forward and normalizing masturbation
What’s the Difference Between Soju and Shochu? And Sake?
Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending
Why Japanese Homes Don’t Have Ovens
And how to survive without one
Japan: The White Man’s Last Refuge?
Are Japan's 'White Gods' enjoying the benefits of "sexist" cultures abroad?
Amami Freediving: Descend into Japan’s Subtropical Sea
Experience Japan’s subtropical wilderness through the meditative depths of freediving in Amami Oshima
Decoding Tokyo’s Urban Design: Why Tokyo Works
Understanding how urban design makes this city work
Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery
Fresh, small-batch beer you can only drink at Orca Ginza Brewery
Japan Drugstore Guide: Mosquito Bite Anti-Itch Products
No more scratching with these Japanese mosquito bite anti-itch products
A Bold Shunga Exhibition Brings Edo-Era Erotic Art to Kabukicho
See Japan’s sex-positive past through 100 rare erotic woodblock prints, on view at a Tokyo Noh theater this summer.