Band of Sisters After finding fame as otaku idols, the Nakano Fujoshi Sisters are striking gold as a boy group
Beating Them at Their Own Game As Japan's first foreign mahjong professional, Jenn Barr has become a force on the local gaming scene
Golden Age Stuck in Tokyo for Golden Week? Lucky you. With everything from cosplay festivals to street fairs to beer factory tours, the city and environs offer more than a week's worth of fun. Here are our top picks.
Pretty in Pink As Tokyoites get pumped up for hanami season, Metropolis offers tips, trivia, history—and wigs
Meet Markets From nightclubs to dance lessons to, um, wax museums, locals offer their tips on where to find a date in Tokyo
A Tour for all Seasons By land, sea or air, Tokyo’s sightseeing companies have an outing that’s right for you
Dressed to Thrill As the summer sizzles with major cosplay events across Japan, the industry branches out in bold new directions