Minobusan Experiences: Helicopter Ride, Temple Stay, Food and More
Sleep where monks once meditated, carve your own Daruma, and bike around Mt. Fuji
HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU: A Soundtrack to Your Stay in Tokyo
Where music and Tokyo city views meet bold design and DJ flair
Tokyo’s Underground Temple: G-Cans
A cathedral-like feat of concrete ingenuity
Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2025
Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
Pop Art Meets Architecture in the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection
A pop culture icon on the slopes of Mount Yatsugatake
Tokyo Streets Photography Exhibition Honors the Everyday
Finding the beauty in every corner of Tokyo, from gritty alleyways to sunlit parks.
11 Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read
Love, identity, and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Events
Living
Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo
Editor’s pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba
Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba
Things to Do in Tokyo in July 2025
Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo festivals happening this month
Japan Drugstore Guide: Period Pain Relief and Women’s Health
We’ve got your back with these menstrual and feminine care products available in Japanese pharmacies
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
The Hidden Faces of Kyoto
Mossy wonders at Otagi Nenbutsu-ji
Magical Miyako
Okinawa’s beach paradise
Redeeming Ibaraki
Reasons to visit Japan’s most overlooked prefecture
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
Dining
The Public Stand
Nomihodai havens across Tokyo
The Pig & The Lady
Honolulu’s hotspot goes international in Tokyo
Modernizing Oseibo Through Curated Halal Menus
Enjoying the gift-giving season with halal food
GENTLE Italian
Bringing inclusivity and sleek creativity to Japan’s culinary landscape
CÉ LA VI TOKYO
A luxurious dining experience in the heart of Shibuya
Holidays at Bistro Vino
Thanksgiving deals are just around the corner
Literature
Movies
