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…
Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)
A quietly devastating and masterfully surreal debut
Events
Living
A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling in Tokyo
From buying and registering a bike to key rules of the road
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Collagen Products in Japan
Collagen staples for beauty and health in Japan
Things to Do in Tokyo in May 2025
Our handpicked list of the best events going on this month.
Earthquake and Tsunami Preparedness in Tokyo: Evacuation Tips and Access Guides
Everything you need to know before and during a natural disaster
Community
Hanyu 4th at NHK Trophy to secure spot in GP Final
Japanese skater Yuzuru Hanyu finished fourth at the NHK Trophy on Saturday.
X Generation Tokyo
An upscale venue for grooving to the ’80s
A Hosted Home-Cooked Meal
Be a guest at a Japanese dinner table
Women’s Roller Derby
Punky local teams search for fresh skaters
Calendar Dogs
Enjoy 365 days of puppy—and kitty—eyes
Brave Blossoms to Take On Maori All Blacks
Chance to set things right in Tokyo
Travel
Winter in Odaiba
Real fun on an artificial island
Discovering Tradition
Japan goes on tourism initiative for Olympics
10,000 Gates in Kyoto
August 17, 2015
Osaka by Bike
Two-wheeled treks in Kansai
Virtus Riding Club
Horsing around in Gotemba
Hiking and Camping Near Tokyo
Escaping the city and back to the land
Dining
New Commemorative Dinner at Hyatt Centric Ginza’s NAMIKI667
Six is the magic number
Checking in to Ceylon Inn
The landmark of Sri Lankan cuisine in Tokyo
Sotoroku at THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA
Stunning views at THE BLOSSOM HIBIYA’s restaurant
Fresh Bread and Beginnings at Bartizan Bakery & Café
Tokyo’s new touch of culinary brilliance is sure to delight
American Breakfast at Breakfast Club Tokyo
Tokyo’s hottest club serves eggs, toast and all things breakfast
IL Buttero
Celebrating 25 years of authentic Tuscan cuisine
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