Romantic Horror in Japanese Folklore and Literature
Japanese stories of love and ghosts that offer something both delicate and terrifying
Japanese stories of love and ghosts that offer something both delicate and terrifying
Pigeon’s Nest Canyon and Nippara Limestone Caves
Enjoy skiing, onsens, and visiting cheeky snow monkeys in Nagano
Soaking in Japan’s waterfalls
Snow place like home
Sometimes ski lifts make for better trips during the off season
Tokyo’s alt and Goth expert shares her top haunts to check out this Halloween
The sugary Japanese idol song that’s got everyone asking, “Ruby-chan, what do you like?”
Explore the best local brands shaping Tokyo’s fashion scene
Ready to wrestle? Prepare for the upcoming sumo tournament with this sumo wrestling vocabulary guide and master the essential lingo and must-know moves.
An immersive new exhibition invites Tokyo-ites to explore art, nature and connection through the eyes of Japanese artist MASAMI
Tokyo’s newest “city” of culture, dining, nightlife, and innovation
Moving beyond teaching English
Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink
Our roundup of spooky events to fill your calendar
A founder of Love Piece Club, Minori Kitahara, discusses femtech and sex positivity
How to get involved with some of Tokyo’s most diverse, English-friendly volunteer groups
A day in the life of Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s executive chef
How Tokyo is creating opportunities for people with disabilities
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this December
The community you’ve been longing for
Discover the Future of Travel
Have a relaxing stay inspired by your favorite video game
From Tokyo Pride Parade 2024 to Booking.com’s Travel Proud Initiative
Japanese culinary adventures with Kimpton
Kyushu’s Undiscovered Seaside Jewel
Where urban hospitality meets hostel charm
Exquisite music, food and drinks in an otherworldly setting
Enjoy delicious sweets and drinks at The Strings Omotesando’s Cafe & Dining Zelkova
Read, study, work, relax or write to the future at this Asakusa Café
Haute Italian dining experience in Ginza
Dine in Japanese summer festival style
Convince yourself of Ralph Lauren’s most sincere and pedestrian product: coffee.
Looking back at the Japanese literary icon 30 years after the translation of her debut novel ‘Kitchen’
New works by Mieko Kawakami, Haruki Murakami and more
The English-language debut of a prolific Japanese writer
Kanji Hanawa divulges society’s absurdity in two translated novellas
David Boyd translates Oyamada’s surreal novel of transformation and isolation
Kazu Sashida’s crucial book sheds light on the horrors of Hiroshima