Explore the train line with us
The newly-opened animate Ikebukuro flagship store in Tokyo
Wa – The Art of Balance by Kaki Okamura
A technicolor standout in the black and white world of business
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Japan
Three Tokyo Creatives to Know | March 2023
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
A collection of short stories about Japan’s largest earthquake disasters
‘Eating Wild Japan’ tracks the culture of foraged foods with a guide to plants and recipes
Playful Design and DIY
The best books of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli universe
Pushing through barriers, doubt and discrimination to become a star
Osaka court’s recent ruling on same-sex marriage points at something larger within Japanese society
A luxurious all-you-can-eat wagyu beef experience
Based in Japan: Wanping Aw
Cha and music have long been Nagasaki’s two great passions. Simon Rowe hops on a tram to sample the Kyushu city’s delights.
Grab your coats and your wallets for a tour of the best of Osaka with local boy Simon Rowe.
Matt Button heads to Hokkaido and revels in the serenity of Daisetsuzan National Park.
The history of Arima runs as deep as its hot springs. Stephen Mansfield soaks up the local ambience.
The rustic Okayama town of Takahashi offers the casual visitor a release from the world. Stephen Mansfield enjoys the time on his hands.
Urban escapees in search of a little anonymity are drawn to Ishigaki-jima. Simon Rowe finds out why.
Tracing the history of Tokyo’s cuisine
Beat the summer heat with Japan’s favorite shaved ice treat
Food education is regulation in Japan
Japanese superfood burger
Which one is “just right” for you?
A bar with an open menu
