Indelible Bonds: The Revival of Japanese “Tribal” Tattoos
The recent revival of Japanese tribal tattoos spreads awareness of the plight of its Indigenous people
Fresh Ink: Kitagawa Chiyo
Proletariat Girls’ Literature
Feminism in Japan
A look into life in Japan as a woman
Book Launch: Thomas Lockley’s Gentleman from Japan
Thomas Lockley follows the life of a slave-turned-elite in his latest book
Tokyo Trends: Four Shoes for Tokyo Summer 2024
The 2000s comeback continues
Rossi at Aoyama Grand Hotel
Tokyo’s new authentic Italian trattoria
Miyako: Explore Okinawa’s Most Underrated Island
Powdery white sand, warm clear water, and spectacular abundance of undersea creatures.
Events
Living
Is Communication the Way Out of “Xenophobia” in Japan?
How the lack of communication creates false beliefs about foreigners’ intentions
Feminism in Japan
A look into life in Japan as a woman
50 Years of Convenience
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Japan’s first 7-Eleven store
The Roof and Lobby Bar
A cozy panorama bar and an artistic cafe
Community
The African-American Youth Travel Program
Tokyo non-profit lets U.S. kids go global
Sammu Tambo Art Project
Rice field design grows community
TELL walks for Suicide Prevention
Japan’s English lifeline raises awareness and celebrates life
Podcast: One-on-One: Kevin Jackson
We talk to the Obic Seagulls star about American football in Japan
Tokyo Gaijins
An international sanctuary for sports fans
Podcast: One-on-One: Tetsuo Nakahara, Fukushima Kids Dolphin Camp
We talk with the founder of a program that reconnects the children of Fukushima with nature
Travel
The Four Seasons of Ikoma
Taking in Nara’s year-round beauty
Kimono in Kyoto
March 23, 2015
Okinawan Winter
The Ryuku Islands go pretty in pink
Exploring the Khmer Empire
Mysterious land fit for kings and queens
A New Face for Beautiful Yokohama
New website makes exploring Japan’s seaside metropolis easier than ever
Yanagawa’s Canals
Cruise through Kyushu’s Venice
Dining
Taste the Rainbow at Ramen Shikisai
Capture kaleidoscopic ramen at new Akihabara restaurant
SUIGIAN
A decadent return to the golden age of performance
Malins Fish and Chips 5th Anniversary Celebration
A taste of Britain in the Japanese capital
The Farm Tokyo
Beefing up Tokyo’s beer garden game
Tokyo’s Best Wine Bars
Metropolitan bars give the budding wine scene body
The UFO Burger
The Oak Door Steakhouse goes to space
Literature
Movies
