One climber reveals the key to climbing Mt Fuji successfully might be to do it more than once. Mt Fuji is famous for being Japan’s highest peak, and every year approximately 200-300,000... Read more »

Climate change fueled scorching summer temperatures that killed an estimated 16,500 people in European cities this summer, pushing overall heat deaths to more than three times what might otherwise have occurred, according... Read more »

Cosy up to famous forest characters in this new anime movie collection. As summer begins to fade and we slip slowly into September, it’s time to look towards cooler days and autumn... Read more »

Every summer, Kabukicho comes alive with the rhythms of Bon Odori, when music, dance, and tradition fill the streets. This festive spirit has also begun to inspire the neighborhood’s dining scene, where... Read more »

KUCHING, MALAYSIA – Malaysia’s verdant, river-crossed state of Sarawak is charging ahead with plans to become a regional “green battery,” but its renewable energy dreams could come at a serious environmental cost,... Read more »

For most first-time visitors, it’s easy to gravitate towards Japan’s most well-known, well-trodden cities: Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. At Tokyo Weekender, we often encourage tourists to venture beyond these areas and discover... Read more »

22 teams gather, but only one can walk away with the title of best Kura Sushi chefs in the world. From Iron Chef to Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma, Japan has long... Read more »

Perfume enthusiasts everywhere have recently been raving about a rather unexpected note: matcha green tea. Beyond its health benefits, incredible taste and beautiful color, matcha also makes for an incredible addition to... Read more »

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation announcement on Sunday set the stage for what will be a third ruling party leadership contest in five years. Voting, which is going to be open to... Read more »