Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo April 2025
From sakura-inspired tea sets to manga-themed merch, here’s what’s worth checking out before it’s gone
TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025
A bold new era of entertainment dining in Tokyo begins
Cape Ashizuri Travel Guide: Temples, Typhoons and Ocean Views at Shikoku’s Southern Tip
Simon Rowe braves the storms and heads down to Shikoku’s “Typhoon Ginza,” Cape Ashizuri.
Sento Architect Kentaro Imai and the Art of Bathing Spaces
The architecture mastermind behind today’s sento boom
Food Fair at Saint Maur International School 2025
Celebrate Global Flavors and Local Connections
9 Best Craft Beer Bars in Tokyo for Curious Drinkers
Where to find serious brews, experimental taps, and relaxed vibes across the city
Japanese Citrus Fruit Guide: More Than Yuzu
You Know Yuzu—But What About Jabara, Kabosu, or Hassaku?
Events
Living
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
Trans Youth in Japan: A Documentary Highlighting Their Struggles and Triumphs
Personal experiences of trans folks in Japan
Community
Travel
Nishinari
The largest slum in Japan is attracting a new breed of visitor: backpackers
Mai Chau
The Vietnamese valley is a rich mix of ethnic minorities—and butterflies
Miura Coast
Take an easy, crowd-free hike on the Kanagawa shoreline
Xishuangbanna
Borderland China offers a fertile mix of nature and ethnicities
Yakushima
Nature paints the forest green on this verdant Kyushu island
Kagoshima
Go under the volcano in southern Japan
Dining
Food Hall Blast! Tokyo
Have a blast at Shinjuku’s Food Hall Blast! Tokyo
Torikatsu Kitchen
Budget-friendly fried foods in Shibuya
OMO5 Tokyo at Otsuka
Hoshino Resorts go for casual
Ikkon Oyama
Satisfy your kushiayki cravings with a difference at this friendly Itabashi eatery
Narisawa
Environmental edibles at top Tokyo restaurant
The Art of Subtle Dining: Dashi Hide Nishiazabu Review
Dashi in the spotlight
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