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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?
Summer Survival Products in Japan 2025
It’s time to upgrade your summer strategy for staying cool and hydrated
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.
“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba
Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba
Things to Do in Tokyo in July 2025
Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo festivals happening this month
Japan Drugstore Guide: Period Pain Relief and Women’s Health
We've got your back with these menstrual and feminine care products available in Japanese pharmacies
Water-Themed Summer Events in Tokyo 2025
Tokyo’s summer is all about water—rituals, festivals and splash-filled fun.
Mi Kasa Es Tu Kasa? The Unspoken Rules of Umbrellas in Japan
From unspoken etiquette to environmental headaches—what’s really going on with umbrellas in Japan?
Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More
Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo
Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair
Tokyo’s Underground Temple: G-Cans
A cathedral-like feat of concrete ingenuity
Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2025
Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2025
11 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots
What To Do in Tokyo When it Rains
Indoor date spots, cozy escapes and creative ways to stay dry during rainy season
Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan
Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan
Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?
Can humor cross cultural boundaries?
How To Get The Artist Visa in Japan: What It Is and How to Qualify
For creatives dreaming of living and working in Japan
Will There Be a Giant Natural Disaster in Japan This July?
Viral Manga-Prophet Says Yes— A Tsunami Prediction
Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town
Meet the artisans, farmers, and chefs reviving Minobu through sustainable tourism and traditional culture
Why Does Japan Use So Much Plastic?
Why is Japan so behind other countries, and how can it change?
Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama
From Sacred Temples to Explosive Festivals
Things to Do in Tokyo in June
Our roundup of top events to join in the capital
Her Body, Not Her Choice: Do Women in Japan Need Consent From Their Partner to Get an Abortion?
The issues and human rights violations surrounding abortion in Japan
Based in Japan: Life as a Married Gay Couple With Seigo & Bren
A Japanese/American love story
Inside Tokyo’s Immersive Space Museum: Space Travelium TeNQ
Step into the future at Space Travelium TeNQ in Tokyo Dome City
Shop, Stroll and Snack at Aichi’s First Full-Scale Outlet Mall
Discover 180 outlet stores, food stalls, and green space at Mitsui Outlet Park Okazaki
Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo
Follow haiku master Basho’s footsteps along Soka’s scenic pine-lined promenade, part of the old Nikko Kaido, just outside Tokyo
How to Invest in Japan
A simple guide to getting started with investing and the key tax-advantaged products available