Giving Birth in Japan as a Foreigner
Five women share their pregnancy stories
Five women share their pregnancy stories
All you need to know about tap water safety and hydration in Japan
Plus top kissaten cafes to visit in Tokyo
Take a Tour of Tokyo’s Legendary Warriors
The world’s fandoms converge
A Guide to the Bars Keeping Wine Wild in the Heart of Tokyo
Life in the Seto Inland Sea town of Tomo-no-Ura
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See Japan’s sex-positive past through 100 rare erotic woodblock prints, on view at a Tokyo Noh theater this summer.
The “woodification” of Japanese skyscrapers is a testament to innovation and offers hope for a greener construction industry
A pop culture icon on the slopes of Mount Yatsugatake
Finding the beauty in every corner of Tokyo, from gritty alleyways to sunlit parks.
Find your new favorite local cinema haunt
Everything from ice skating to ballroom dancing to celebrate the holidays
Japanese whisky for beginners
Five women share their pregnancy stories
Teeth regeneration drug could be expected by 2030
How to get into the J-League
Places to donate to help those affected by the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake
Outdoor enthusiasts advised to be cautious
The lingering presence of COVID-19 in Tokyo
Custom-made Japanese curtains: Ultimate function and style
Escape the city with open-air hot tubs, a fire pit, and a private theater just 90 minutes from Shinjuku
From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings, here’s how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape
Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.
Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of temples, and a surprising number of cats and cat lovers. Stephen Mansfield goes exploring.
Escape to Nature with These Cafés Near Tokyo
How Takahiko Soga has redefined Japanese winemaking in Yoichi
Lose Yourself in Tokyo’s Cafés, Tea Houses & Beer Halls
A Michelin-starred journey through chef Kitamura’s French-Japanese fusion
A bold new era of entertainment dining in Tokyo begins
Creating the perfect bento for cherry blossom season
Japan’s food and drink agenda
Savor authentic Thai cuisine, officially recognized by the Thai government
Kodo Nishimura shares his fairy godmother spirit in new book
From romance to AI, works of translation to Tokyo-based novels
The English-language debut of A, Autumn
Two newly translated Japanese novels to read this autumn
A dive into the English-language side of Japan’s alternative manga world
Japan-based author Iain Maloney’s latest work