Nikka Whisky: Japan and Scotland’s Love Story
Masataka and Rita Taketsuru
The Ultimate Japanese BBQ Guide: Grilling Tips, Recipes and Must-Try Foods
Crispy on the outside
“Magical Girl” Fashion Trend in Japan
How Japan’s Kawaii Anime Aesthetic Sparked 2025’s Latest Microtrend
Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie
A quietly compelling meditation on architecture and desire
Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo
Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
Mikuni Minato: A Peaceful Port Town Away from the Crowds
Blow off steam like a wealthy Edo merchant
Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan
Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan
Events
Living
Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2025
11 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots
What To Do in Tokyo When it Rains
Indoor date spots, cozy escapes and creative ways to stay dry during rainy season
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen
From sunscreen to aftercare, here are the best products for summer in Japan
Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo
Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
Community
Walking Tohoku: How Travel Can Support Japan’s Disaster Recovery
One man’s 614km walk in Tohoku
October Community News
Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery “Rhythm in Monochrome,” a new…
Vanakkam Thamizhagam: Tamil Culture Festival
Tamil traditional sports, food and culture festival
Ultimate Showdown
The UFC returns Sept. 23, featuring the revenge match Shogun vs Saint Preux
September Community News
Around the neighborhood this September
Tokyo Humanities Project
Bringing the creative together
Travel
Hiroshima: City of Hope
A dynamic metropolis of diversity and culture
Exploring Nara
Delve deeper into this beautiful, deer-loving city
Sendai at Sunset
Celebrating the city’s Pageant of Starlight in Tohoku’s largest entertainment district
Lotte Arai Resort: Luxury Skiing in Myoko, Niigata
Luxury complex opens in Myoko, Niigata
Musing Over Mie
Metropolis experiences the beauty and style of Mie Prefecture
Art and Relaxation in Kobe
A day in laid-back and cultural Kobe
Dining
Ginza Steak
A luxurious all-you-can-eat wagyu beef experience
Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2022
The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo
Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime
5 cafes to visit in real life that your favorite characters dined at
Why does Japan love the changing of seasons?
The best of Japan’s seasonal dishes
Wayback Burgers Launches First Japan Store
Featuring vegan-friendly items and pet-friendly spaces
Top Tokyo Food Trends This Spring
From Tibetan butter tea to Korean pastries and French classics
Literature
Movies
