International Summer Schools in Japan for 2025
Key dates and fun options for your little ones
Tokyo Earthquake Simulator: The Thrilling Way Japan Teaches Disaster Preparedness
Tokyo’s Free Disaster Prep Center teaches lifesaving skills for free
Funeral Support Services in Japan
Bilingual compassion, care and peace of mind
Viral Beauty Products in Japan That Actually Live Up to the Hype
From lightweight sunscreens to anti-aging holy grails
Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata
A chillingly plausible future
Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law
Japanese law: everyday legal issues explained
Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi
Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen…
Events
Living
Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness in Tokyo: Evacuation Tips and Access Guides
Everything you need to know before and during a natural disaster
Unearthing the History of Tokyo Train Stations
A Lucky Train Delay at Omori Station
BEATCITY JAPAN 2025: Japan’s Premier Beatboxing Event Evolves with a World-First Karaoke Room
Get ready for an electrifying year of battles, performances—and now, the world’s first beatbox karaoke room!
Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2025: See Hoshoryu Compete at Ryogoku Kokugikan
Sumo returns to Tokyo from May 11–25, 2025, with newly promoted yokozuna Hoshoryu headlining the tournament
Community
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
Docomo Cycle
Community bikes spare riders the hassle
Capoeira in Tokyo
Practicing Brazil’s martial art in the city
Living Dreams
Building digital literacy for Japan’s orphans and foster children
Executive Fight Night V: Gregor Zetsche
Full interview with the Mercedes Benz Research & Development general manager
Executive Fight Night V: Nick Rees
Full interview with the Morgan McKinley IT recruitment team manager
Travel
Nostalgic Nakazakicho
Osaka’s hipster heaven
Sculpting in the Snow
Winter fun at the Sapporo Yuki Matsuri
Finding old Tokyo in Yanaka
The height of Edo charm
Trekking Taketa
Oita’s Castle Town
The Little District that Could
Kotobuki’s journey from slum to tourist destination
Exploring Aya Town
The unspoilt gem of Kyushu
Dining
EXBAR TOKYO
Dining, drinks and entertainment at Ginza’s new establishment
How Low Can You Go?
Where to get the best buzz for your buck this fall
Ikebukuro Mikuriya
A hidden gem in Tokyo’s food scene
Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills Celebrates the Festive Season
Festive favorites at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills
GENTLE Sushi Bar
Refinement and flexibility
Traditional Feasts at Trader Vic’s Tokyo
Turkey, gravy and all things Thanksgiving this November
Literature
Movies
