Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama
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MOMAT Spring Festival 2026
Celebrating spring at the National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo
Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026
Enjoy Japan’s favorite spring ritual safely
English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo
Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care
The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo
Hunting for the crunchiest, nuttiest loaf in the capital
Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced
Award winners and local favorites
Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo
Trust us, Tokyo’s brunch game is stronger than you might think
Events
Living
How to Use a Sento or Onsen in Japan
A beginner’s guide to Japanese bathhouses
Tattoo-Friendly Sento With Saunas in Tokyo
Unwind in Tokyo’s Bathhouses and Saunas
Don’t Miss These Japanese Music Festivals Coming in 2026
From seaside stages to mountain backdrops, here’s your guide to Japan’s most anticipated music festivals of 2026
Top 7 Aquariums to Celebrate Sea Day in Japan
Celebrate Sea Day without going to the ocean
Community
Education Special
A one-stop-shop for Japanese language schools, international schools and exam prep schools
August Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Kimiko Date
Celebrated former tennis player talks trials, triumphs and Wimbledon
July Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
The 2019 Rugby World Cup
A complete overview of this year’s competition in Japan
Damiano Cunego
From cycling champion to cycling mentor
Travel
Cherry Blossom Lovin’ at Showa no Mori
Enjoy Cherry Blossoms at one of Chiba’s Largest Parks
Meet the Serpents of Iwami Kagura
Stepping into Japanese mythology in Iwami, Shimane Prefecture
The Perfect Road Trip Through Satsuma Peninsula
Cruise around and see what Southern Kyushu has to offer
Tohoku Kizuna Festival
Experience the culture of Tohoku’s six prefectures in one huge festival
A Second Chance at Iwate
Ghosts, ancient aliens, mannequins and more
Tokyo Time Travel: WOW RIDE
From Ginza to the virtual fantasy
Dining
Sophie at EDITION
Modern brasserie using Japanese local products
Discover the Art, Culture and Future of Tea at Tokyo’s Newest Museum
Museum of Tea Culture Creation and O~i Ocha Museum open May 1, 2024
Chocolate and CRAFT SAKE at Roppongi Hills
Join in on CRAFT SAKE WEEK 2024
Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea in Tokyo
Nibble on charming treats at The Strings Omotesando
Café & Gallery Kiougama
Experience Kiougama traditional handmade pottery
The Grill&Seafood Hokkaido Chimunii Ginza Store
Flavors of Hokkaido in the heart of Tokyo
Literature
Book Review: A Girl’s Guide to the Islands
Not Your Typical Travelogue
Me Against the World by Kazufumi Shiraishi
“Is this book a novel trying to do philosophy or is it philosophy masquerading as a novel?”
Quit Your Band!
Despite the overwhelming odds, the underground scene perseveres
(English) Booker Prizes
Where the English-reading expat goes for books
100 Views of Tokyo
Not just your run-of-the-mill views, these illustrations are intimate, surprising, and occasionally fantastic
5 Ways to Get Lit
By lit, we mean literature
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