Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze
From nostalgic miniatures to working gadgets, these are the gachapon lighting up social media right now
Life as a Kabukicho Bunny Girl
Becoming a nightlife worker in Tokyo’s red-light district
Based in Japan: Would You Renovate an Akiya in Tokyo?
How Anton Wormann is reviving abandoned houses with a nod to tradition
Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads
A low-cost taste of nomadic living
Things Women Cannot Do in Japan
And why those rules exist and persist
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Yoyogi-Uehara
Where laid-back elegance meets quiet cool
English-Speaking Interior Design Services in Tokyo
Design your home with ease and style
Events
Living
English-Speaking Interior Design Services in Tokyo
Design your home with ease and style
Scrambling Through Shukatsu
Japan’s daunting system of job-hunting for new graduates
Why Tokyo Has the Best Food in the World: From Edo Sushi to Sustainable Michelin Dining
Tradition meets innovation in the world’s most delicious city
Ramadan in Tokyo 2026: Dates, Iftar Spots and Prayer Spaces
How Ramadan is observed across the city
Community
Practice the Art of Shodo at Norihito Calligraphy School
Tailored calligraphy lessons in Omotesando
Conquer the Supermarket Game
A comprehensive guide to shopping smarter in Tokyo
What We’re Watching This Summer
Staff picks from fashion YouTuber to outlandish animation and Netflix dramas
Eat Play Works
New versatile coworking space opens in Hiroo
Gym Special
Where to lift, train and get fit this winter
99 Sports Bar
Tokyo’s largest and No.1 premier sports bar
Travel
Noku Kyoto Hotel: Modern Heritage
An unforgettable domestic travel experience
Embracing Japan’s emerging powder snowboarding scene
A Guide to Snowboarding Resorts in Japan Winter 2022
Lotte Arai Resort: Experience Powder Snow
The crown jewel of Niigata
A Journey With a Gun and No Money
Bunsho Hattori and Ryuichi Ishikawa
For Love’s Sake
Spirituality, stone and Japan’s beloved rice brew in Tochigi
The Beginner’s Guide to Forest Bathing
Nine forests to explore and experience shinrin-yoku in the Tokyo area
Dining
FONDA MEXICANA New York Opens in Ginza
Bringing Authentic Mexican Flavors and New York Sophistication to Tokyo’s Dining Scene
Get a Taste of French Summer at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo
Limited Edition Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea Menu
A Sophisticated Retreat With Chinese Cuisine at KARIN
Chinese cuisine as a sophisticated retreat
Poolside Lounge with Moët & Chandon
Experience luxury at Garden Pool this summer! Enjoy stunning views of Tokyo Tower and relax under parasols with a glass of Moët Champagne.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s New Tailored Dining Experience
Invite your friends, dates and pets for an extravagant summer night
Rossi at Aoyama Grand Hotel
Tokyo’s new authentic Italian trattoria
Literature
Japan – 100 Hidden Towns
Discover a deeper culture
Keshiki – New Voices from Japan
New book series showcases literary translation as cultural exchange (Part 2)
Keshiki – New Voices from Japan
New book series showcases literary translation as cultural exchange (Part 1)
Christmas Present Cookbooks
Japanese cookbooks cover culture and recipes
Lady First
CSI: Fujikawa
The Abundance of Less
Lessons in simple living from rural Japan
Japanese Movies
Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas
