Closed Gates The Japanese government is often criticized for its treatment of refugees - But a look behind the numbers reveals that the situation is more complex than it seems
Made in Tokyo Foreign filmmakers are queuing up to work on location in the city. But that's easier said than done
Kitchen Crusaders From high-end Japanese cuisine to crowd-pleasing Italian, these four chefs have added a dash of excitement to Tokyo's restaurant scene
Director of Chaos After tantalizing Japanese audiences in films like Suicide Club and Love Exposure, director Sion Sono makes his scariest move yet: a big-budget Hollywood production
Jaime Pastor Japan is just beginning to discover the delights of Iberico ham, says the Asia rep of a renowned Spanish food company
Tall Order Some of Tokyo's iconic buildings are being lost to zoning laws that were intended to improve the city