Cafés, cocktails, charcoal—even a convenience store. This fall, leave your laptop behind. Let the crisp air, golden light and clink of glasses pull you into Tokyo’s best open-air spots. They may not... Read more »
Unlimited fish and a menu that changes every day at an unbeatable price. When people decide to visit Japan, there are many items that can be found on their itineraries: go up... Read more »
The Yamanote line is often referred to as Tokyo’s most famous train line. Easily identifiable by its lime-green colorway, the train line loops around the city’s major shopping districts, cultural landmarks and... Read more »
Anime characters from five famous movies want cuddles from their new owners. There’s a beautiful word in Japanese to describe dappled sunlight and it’s called “komorebi“. Composed of the kanji for “tree”... Read more »
Some men feel that a woman asking “Am I pretty?” is a trap of some kind. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what it is when the question comes from Kuchisake-Onna (the Slit-Mouthed Woman), a... Read more »
Lagos – Growing up in southern Nigeria during the 1970s, Bubaraye Dakolo would easily catch 20 kilograms of fish within minutes. These days, a fisherman casts nets all night, only to bring... Read more »
Shibuya has long been the glowing heart of Tokyo’s Halloween culture since the 2010s, establishing its reputation as the street-wide party — overflowing with hyper-spirited costumed crowds looking for a good time.... Read more »
Kamakura, a scenic coastal city near Tokyo, is struggling to cope with an overwhelming flood of tourists. The influx is centered around a railway crossing made famous by the manga and anime... Read more »
A regional treat opens our eyes and mouths to a new dimension of baked goods. Over the last few years, foodies from around the world have fallen in love with Japan’s fruit... Read more »
Denpasar, Indonesia – Standing where her family home once was, Ruth Deidree Boelan closed her eyes and prayed for relatives missing in devastating flash floods that swept resort island Bali this year.... Read more »