Is COVID-19 still in Japan?

The lingering presence of COVID-19 in Tokyo

COVID-19 in Japan: Important Updates and Resources

What you need to know about the coronavirus in Japan

Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine in Japan

Everything you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine in Japan

Financial Support for Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Which companies are eligible and how to apply

The Door Knockers

Jehovah’s Witnesses in Japan

10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026

Read ahead of the flow by picking up these translated masterpieces as they hit global bookstore shelves

Exploring Japanese Traditional Incense and the Art of Kodo

Yoshimi Higuchi and the spirit of incense

Nerd Nite Tokyo #70: Art and Action

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“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba

Day or Weekend Trip From Tokyo? Escape to Southern Chiba

A Beginner’s Guide to Cycling in Tokyo

From buying and registering a bike to key rules of the road

Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)

A quietly devastating and masterfully surreal debut

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Your realistic guide to navigating Japan’s trains like a local