What Is Reibobyo? Japan’s Air-Conditioning Sickness, Explained
That fatigue from stepping out of Tokyo’s summer heat into a blast of office AC has a name, it’s not just in your head
That fatigue from stepping out of Tokyo’s summer heat into a blast of office AC has a name, it’s not just in your head
Overcoming jealousy and finding true love
Are Japan’s ‘White Gods’ enjoying the benefits of “sexist” cultures abroad?
Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan
Become an expert at the Japan Sake and Shochu Information Center
What to expect from Japan’s biggest gaming event
What the record numbers say, how to spot heatstroke early, and what to buy to stay safe
Ready to wrestle? Prepare for the upcoming sumo tournament with this sumo wrestling vocabulary guide and master the essential lingo and must-know moves.
What a thousand years of Japanese color tradition can teach us about the way we see
From food creators and fashion figures to cultural voices shaping life in Japan today
On the country’s love for the plastic disc
Shaped by sailors, whalers, and decades of American rule, these islands ended up with a language found nowhere else in Japan.
Tsunami and earthquake preparedness, evacuation tips and access guides
Here’s the complete guide to Tokyo’s summer festivals and fireworks in 2026.
Peak-day admission will increase to a record ¥12,400 and ending the last free Fast Pass
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
APA Hotels & Resorts
Summer festival games and ring toss world match
Take a trip to Japan’s ocean phenomenon
Watch the starry sky from this luxury resort’s heated pool
Powdery white sand, warm clear water, and spectacular abundance of undersea creatures.
Discover the Future of Travel
Tacos, burritos and beer in a lively, Latin-inspired hideaway
A perfect seaside escape serving up American classics right on the water.
The finest experience for the Japanese teas and sake in Japan
From plant-based izakaya to soba with a jazz twist, here’s where to find vegan Japanese dishes in Tokyo
Fresh, small-batch beer you can only drink at Orca Ginza Brewery
Architectural cafe from the beloved anime Your Name
‘Convenience Store Woman’ author Sayaka Murata on breaking norms
A review of American film critic Mark Schilling’s new book
Power and metaphor in ‘The Memory Police’
The ongoing battle to translate Japan’s leading literary women
A review of Edward Suzuki’s memoir: GOoD Design Philosophy
Mutation and hope in a not-so-distant dystopian Tokyo
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