Society
Can Japan Embrace Multicultural Coexistence?
Uzbek-born bar owner and politician Babakhodjaeva Orzugul is challenging exclusion in Japan—one policy, one conversation at a time
When Can Japan Have a Military Again?
Breaking down what’s next for Japan's military future
Based in Japan: How Mateusz Urbanowicz Preserves Tokyo’s Spirit Through Watercolor
The beauty of the built environment
Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change
Questioning beauty standards in Japan
Mr Yabatan’s Journey From Norway to Japanese Comedy Stardom
How a Norwegian content creator became a beloved face in Japan's comedy scene
Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris
Harris' journey to both preserve and push the boundaries of an age-old tradition
Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats
The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels
Japanese High School Boys Are Waiting for Their First Kiss
Youth intimacy declines in Japan as self-pleasure rises
Based in Japan: Back to the World of XTRA
Growing stardom as a Tokyo content creator and artist
Matcha Samurai: Tradition Meets Humor
Setting the record straight on Japanese culture
Based in Japan: Life Where I’m From With Greg Lam
Understanding daily life in Japan
ASMR, Head Spas and the Rise of Calm Culture
How YouTuber ASMR Twix is redefining relaxation in Tokyo
This Japanese Grandma’s First Day of High School
Baachan's belated back to school at 85 years old
Based in Japan: Being Gay in Japan with Tokyo BTM
Translating Japan’s gay culture one bottom at a time
How Drag Queen Labianna Is Changing Sex Ed in Japan
Blending drag and sexual education
Empowering Youth: One Young World Japan
Interview with the visionaries shaping the next generation of leaders
Bank of Japan Introduces New Banknotes
Check out the designs of Japan's new generation of banknotes
Kimono Mom: From Geisha to Global YouTube Sensation
Metropolis Talks Tradition, Responsibility and Gender Roles in Japan with YouTube's Favorite Geisha
Based in Japan: Lowell Sheppard
Redesign your life in Tokyo
Feminism in Japan
A look into life in Japan as a woman
Based in Japan: Life As a Content Creator in Japan
Introducing Japan’s hidden destinations with Donny Kimball
Based in Japan: Homage Tokyo’s Fashion Swaps
Weaving an international community through clothing
Based in Japan: RinRin Doll
Celebrating subculture
Redefining Beauty in Japan with Dulmi
A body positivity revolution
Based in Japan: Norm Nakamura
On exploring new opportunities and celebrating a life of movement
Based in Japan: Madeleine Jalil-Umewaka On Perseverance
From war-torn Lebanon to Japan
Based in Japan: Niki Micklem
Hunting for the best spots to eat in the capital
Based in Japan: Paul Masse
Street performing in Japan and a life of happy accidents
Based in Japan: Designing For a Better World
Innovation meets perspective with digital nomad Christopher Dame
Based in Japan: SAMMIT
The Real Tokyo Drift
Based in Japan: Akim White Exploring Community Through Music
“You need people around you”
Based in Japan: Gaku the Great
The 22-year-old artist forging his own path
Based in Japan: Kristina Ganea
The rising trend of sourdough in the city
Based in Japan: Kaz Shiomi
A technicolor standout in the black and white world of business