Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect
A 135-meter conveyor belt, sustainable design and sushi with a global twist
Tokyo Architectural Gems You Can Eat and Drink In
Lose Yourself in Tokyo’s Cafés, Tea Houses & Beer Halls
Strings Omotesando Launches Cherry & Rose Vintage Afternoon Tea
A Retro-Pop Afternoon Delight
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in Japan for 2025
Having lips that look and feel great doesn’t have to break the bank.
LGBTQ+ Anime That Strive To Get It Right
No heavy-handed yaoi or male-gaze pandering yuri here
So I Married a Japanese Man…and These Are the Questions I Get
Intercultural relationships come with plenty of rude assumptions.
apothéose: A French-Japanese Culinary Fusion in Tokyo
A Michelin-starred journey through chef Kitamura’s French-Japanese fusion
Events
Living
Is Same Sex Marriage Legal in Japan?
The courts say it’s unconstitutional, but same-sex couples still can’t legally marry in Japan
Can Japan Embrace Multicultural Coexistence?
Uzbek-born bar owner and politician Babakhodjaeva Orzugul is challenging exclusion in Japan—one policy, one conversation at a time
Icelandic Pub Crawl in Tama City at Tama Machi Bar 2025
Join this Nordic-themed walking bar hopping event in western Tokyo with exclusive Icelandic-inspired dishes
When Can Japan Have a Military Again?
Breaking down what’s next for Japan’s military future
Community
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
Executive Fight Night V: Jacqueline Alexander
Full interview with the London School of Makeup graduate
Executive Fight Night V: Chad Lafferty
Full interview with the Robert Walters Japan associate director
Executive Fight Night
Taking the fight to children’s cancer
Travel
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
Namja Town
Amusement park with a difference—and alcoholic ice cream
Rabbits and Ruins
The Paradox of Okunoshima Island
Dining
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
Taiwanese Delights at Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s Chinaroom
Beyond tapioca and dumplings with guest Chef Hsieh
BLT Steak Thanksgiving 2019
Celebrate Thanksgiving in a contemporary bistro setting
Literature
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