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Japanese Halloween Costume Ideas for 2026

Draw inspiration from anime and Japanese horror folktales

Tokyo Weather in September: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening

A month-by-month look at temperatures, rainfall, daily outfits, and the events worth planning around

Fashionably Fukuoka

A shopaholic’s guide to the city

What To Do in Winter in Okinawa

The ultimate cure for the winter blues

Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City

Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of attractions

Exploring Aso Kumamoto

Life on the edge of the Earth

Bali Campur Cafe

A Warm Corner of Indonesia in Tokyo

Your Weekly Horoscope Sep 11 – 18

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

Diesel x Final Fantasy XIV “Brave” Exhibition

Oct 02, 2026 at 11:30am ~ Nov 08, 2026 at 8:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Autumn 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

Hayamatic 2026: Balearic Music and an Overnight Stay in Hayama

Oct 03, 2026 at 3:00pm

Oct 04, 2026 at 10:00am

Responsible Marché Vol.11 Ethical Fashion Edition

Oct 17, 2026 at 11:00am

Oct 17, 2026 at 6:00pm

Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Nov 29, 2026 at 7:30pm

Nov 29, 2026 at 9:30pm

Reset & Rise: A Sleep and Leadership Workshop in Shinjuku

Nov 01, 2026 at 1:00pm

Nov 01, 2026 at 5:30pm

Radiohead Tour in Japan 2027

Jun 08, 2027 at 7:00pm

Jun 13, 2027 at 9:00pm

Duet: Asian Contemporary

Sep 30, 2026 at 10:00am

Jan 17, 2027 at 6:00pm

MeDiet Japan 2026

Oct 16, 2026 at 9:00am

Oct 17, 2026 at 7:30pm

Shimokita Halloween ’26: Party All Night

Oct 31, 2026 at 11:00pm

Nov 01, 2026 at 5:00am

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Culture

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

Night Photography: Capturing Tokyo’s Nocturnal Beauty

Featuring Matthieu Bühler aka @mattdreamsneon

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

Living

Tokyo Weather in September: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening

A month-by-month look at temperatures, rainfall, daily outfits, and the events worth planning around

Top 11 Tokyo Autumn Foliage Spots 2026

Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest

Community

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?