Living
Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2025
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August
English-Speaking Vet in Tokyo: PetLife
Why expats choose PetLife for pet care
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
Ama Divers in Mie: Japan’s Legendary Sea Women Keeping Tradition Alive
Explore the vanishing world of Japan’s ama divers in Ise-Shima, where sea women have free-dived for abalone and pearls for over a thousand years.
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa
Unwind in Sesoko Island’s only luxury resort
What’s the Difference Between Soju and Shochu? And Sake?
Differences, similarities, and why these East Asian spirits are trending
How to Live in Japan
Visas, jobs and the real way people make it work