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Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale August 8—Here’s How to Get Them

Tickets for Tokyo’s May Grand Sumo Tournament go on sale August 8, 2026, and they will sell out fast

The Ultimate Japanese BBQ Guide: Grilling Tips, Recipes and Must-Try Foods

Crispy on the outside

How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata

Your guide to styling Japan’s most iconic seasonal garment

Meet One of the Few Non-Japanese Licensed Kimono Stylists in Japan

Based in Japan: Kara Harris on the exam that made her cry, opening a shop in Asakusa and her mission to make kimono fit everyone

Tsushima, the Real Japanese Island Behind Ghost of Tsushima

An island where the winds of history still whisper through the mountains, the seas and the swords.

Japan Tourist Rules & Fines 2026: What To Know

Japan’s tourism crackdown comes with real fines. Here’s what to know before visiting

Things to Do in Tokyo in August 2026

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this August

Your Weekly Horoscope August 14 – 21

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

Events In Tokyo This Week

Azabu-Juban Noryo Matsuri

Aug 22, 2026 at 3:00pm ~ Aug 23, 2026 at 9:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Summer 2026

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

Events

Inkigayo Live in Tokyo

Sep 22, 2026 at 4:00pm

Sep 23, 2026 at 9:00pm

Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Oct 25, 2026 at 7:30pm

Oct 25, 2026 at 9:30pm

American Wine Dinner in Tokyo: 5 Regions, 5 Wines

Aug 22, 2026 at 6:30pm

Aug 22, 2026 at 10:00pm

Machine Pilates Experience in Ginza: Beginner-Friendly Reformer Classes at bloomPilates

Jul 18, 2026 at 9:00am

Sep 30, 2026 at 8:00pm

“Mood Swings”: Monique Deguchi Exhibition in Tokyo

Oct 03, 2026 at 11:00am

Oct 04, 2026 at 7:00pm

Takato Jazz & Blues 2026 Brings Live Music to the Japanese Alps

Aug 29, 2026 at 11:00am

Aug 29, 2026 at 8:30pm

HANDS ON TOKYO: LIVES TOKYO 2026

Sep 12, 2026 at 3:00pm

Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00pm

The Field Tokyo Concert at Nanahari

Sep 05, 2026 at 7:30pm

Sep 05, 2026 at 9:30pm

See All Events Events This Week Events Next Week

Culture

A Guide to Trying Traditional Japanese Crafts in Japan

From kintsugi to knife sharpening, here’s where to learn the traditional crafts still shaping Japan today

Tokyo Middle 30: The J-Drama That Feels Like Your Own Tokyo Story

The Japanese remake of a Chinese hit series premieres July 22, and it’s already trending

Tokyo Streetwear Roundup: The Drops Everyone’s Watching This July 2026

From A$AP Rocky’s Puma Suede ’94 to Jordan x Tokyo Giants baseball crossover, here’s what’s moving in Tokyo right now

G-Shock’s First-Ever Pokémon Watch Hits Japan Shelves July 17

The limited-edition GA-110PKM-7A goes on sale in Japan July 17, priced at ¥33,000 and built around the franchise’s original 1996 color scheme

Living

Hikikomori to Healing: One Artist’s Journey To Self-Love in Japan

Battling one’s demons is never easy, but embracing them just might be the solution

Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026: The Complete Guide

Sumo returns to Tokyo from September 13-27, 2026, with yokozuna Hoshoryu and Onosato headlining the tournament

Sumo Tournament Tickets Go on Sale August 8—Here’s How to Get Them

Tickets for Tokyo’s May Grand Sumo Tournament go on sale August 8, 2026, and they will sell out fast

How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata

Your guide to styling Japan’s most iconic seasonal garment

Community

Yellow Roses and Wagyu: Inside Japan’s Father’s Day

Celebrating Chichi no Hi in Japan

Keito Nakamura: The Goalscorer Stepping Up in Mitoma’s Absence

With Kaoru Mitoma out injured, Keito Nakamura took his chance against the Netherlands, scoring Japan’s first goal of the tournament

The Best Skateparks in Tokyo

A skater’s guide to the best skateparks across Tokyo

Wataru Endo Is Out of the World Cup, and Japan’s Captain Is Walking Away for Good

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the 2026 World Cup with a Lisfranc injury and has retired from international football. Who replaces him, and can Japan still advance?