Is Tap Water in Japan Safe to Drink?
All you need to know about tap water safety and hydration in Japan
Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?
Short answer, no, but most people have dual citizenship
The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time
How would you rank your favorite Japanese cinema?
A Complete Guide to Yoshoku Dining in Tokyo
From omurice to tonkastu and everything in between
Teshima: Not Just Another Island
From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
Awaji Island: Japan’s Hidden Culinary and Cultural Getaway
How food, pop culture and slow living coexist on Japan’s quietly changing island
The Fukushima Diamond Route
A cut above the rest
Events
SAKURA FES NIHONBASHI 2026
Mar 18, 2026 at 11:00am
Apr 05, 2026 at 9:00pm
Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy
Nov 29, 2026 at 7:30pm
Nov 29, 2026 at 9:30pm
MAKUTA JAPAN TOUR!
Mar 28, 2026 at 5:00pm
Mar 28, 2026 at 11:30pm
Open the Drawing Manual—Sketches by Hokusai or Many More
Mar 17, 2026 at 9:30am
May 24, 2026 at 5:30pm
Opanchu Usagi, Npochamu & Kimimaro’s Paradise Cafe
Oct 10, 2025 at 12:00am
Oct 10, 2026 at 12:00am
Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy
Mar 29, 2026 at 7:30pm
Mar 29, 2026 at 9:30pm
Niku Fes 2026
Apr 29, 2026 at 12:00am
May 10, 2026 at 12:00am
Summer Sonic 2026
Aug 14, 2026 at 10:00am
Aug 16, 2026 at 9:00pm
Living
Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?
Short answer, no, but most people have dual citizenship
Teshima: Not Just Another Island
From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
The Fukushima Diamond Route
A cut above the rest
AMRITARA Cosmetics Crafts Organic Skincare with Japanese Botanicals
Founder Sayuri Katsuta on building skincare guided by nature and science
Community
Temple University, Japan Campus
Expand your horizons with courses, workshops and seminars
Strengthening Sisterhood with Femtech
A founder of Love Piece Club, Minori Kitahara, discusses femtech and sex positivity
Community and Volunteer Groups in Tokyo
How to get involved with some of Tokyo’s most diverse, English-friendly volunteer groups
Riding the Winds of Change
A day in the life of Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s executive chef
Opening Doors to Para Sports
How Tokyo is creating opportunities for people with disabilities
What’s Happening in Tokyo This December?
The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this December
Travel
BOTANICAL POOL CLUB
Watch the starry sky from this luxury resort’s heated pool
Miyako: Explore Okinawa’s Most Underrated Island
Powdery white sand, warm clear water, and spectacular abundance of undersea creatures.
The Ultimate XR Bus Journey: WOWRIDE Fukui
Discover the Future of Travel
Live Your Pokémon Dreams at Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Have a relaxing stay inspired by your favorite video game
Celebrating LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Travel
From Tokyo Pride Parade 2024 to Booking.com’s Travel Proud Initiative
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo: Dining
Japanese culinary adventures with Kimpton
Dining
The Viral Jam with the Self-Closing Lid Just Got a Glow-Up
AOHATA 55 Celebrates 55 Sweet Years with New Flavors, Fresh Looks, and On-the-Go Jams
Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen
Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar
5 Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo – Editor’s Picks 2025
5 sushi spots you can’t miss
Where to Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Tokyo: No More “Chuuka”
Tokyo is full of regional Chinese food waiting to be tried.
Historical Eats: Savor the Flavors of the Edo Era in Tokyo
Historic delicacies from soba and unagi to monkfish and more
IL LUPINO PRIME Christmas Afternoon Tea
Savor the flavors of the festive season
Literature
‘The Hole’ by Hiroko Oyamada
David Boyd translates Oyamada’s surreal novel of transformation and isolation
Atomic Trauma and Family Albums – 75 Years Later
Kazu Sashida’s crucial book sheds light on the horrors of Hiroshima
Comedy is Tragic in ‘Spark’
A review of manzai star Naoki Matayoshi’s translated novel
The Resurgence of a Japanese Literary Master
Fifty years after his death, Yukio Mishima is reemerging in translation
Talking With the Only Gaijin in the Village
Scotsman Iain Maloney on his new book about life in rural Japan
Your Summer Reading List
Recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Movies
