Tokyo’s Original Tattooed Tough Guys Weren’t Yakuza, They Were Firefighters
Inside the wild, brawling, tattooed world of the men who protected the “City of Fires”
Inside the wild, brawling, tattooed world of the men who protected the “City of Fires”
Bunsho Hattori and Ryuichi Ishikawa on surviving the Japanese wilderness alone
Fifteen minutes to shape a nation
A beginner’s guide to bug catching culture in Japan
Why expats choose PetLife for pet care
A cathedral-like feat of concrete ingenuity
Trust us, Tokyo’s brunch game is stronger than you might think
On the country’s love for the plastic disc
Bringing sharp wit and cross-cultural insight to Japan’s comedy scene.
A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry
Tokyo Cafes to visit in real life that your favorite characters dined at
Indoor date spots, cozy escapes and creative ways to stay dry during rainy season
13 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots
Inside the wild, brawling, tattooed world of the men who protected the “City of Fires”
A beginner’s guide to bug catching culture in Japan
Osaka court’s recent ruling on same-sex marriage points at something larger within Japanese society
Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
Revitalizing the Japanese tech industry
Fitness and fun, community and challenge
The best places in Tokyo to find new hobbies and learn some new skills
A snapshot of former residents and owners of the metabolism icon
Hiking Mt. Yotei without a guide
A newly-opened destination hotel in Japan’s ancient capital
Step back in time with a leisurely hike
Reserve your spot and dine in luxury
APA Hotels & Resorts
Summer festival games and ring toss world match
Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink
How a Japanese discovery became the victim of racism and bad science.
Ningen Restaurant and Mugi no Oto
Tokyo’s favorite Hungarian restaurant is in Harajuku
21 types of Japanese tea you should know
Japan’s first bar dedicated to pálinka
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
A review of manzai star Naoki Matayoshi’s translated novel
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