Eevee is one of the most loved Pokemon of all time, and for good reason — it’s classic and adorable, and with so many evolutions, it has a choose-your-own-adventure vibe that feels... Read more »

As the air turns crisp and the nights grow longer, Tokyo transforms into a playground of frightful fun and festive excitement for this year’s Halloween. From busy streets adorned with eerie decorations... Read more »

Anyone who lives in Japan long enough eventually learns that Japanese obaasan (grandmothers) are some of the most powerful lifeforms on the planet. Between their apparent immortality, imperviousness to extreme weather, and... Read more »

Hungary’s pavilion had a very clear message: nature and culture. Instead of projecting a metallic, machine-driven future, it embraced a theme of folk. With an emphasis on music, craft and nature, it... Read more »

The Land Readjustment and Urban Development Forum held in Tokyo last October brought together professionals from municipalities, academia and the private sector to examine digital transformation in community development. Themed “Land Readjustment... Read more »

Kabukicho Tower is supposed to be a landmark for the neighborhood, but we sat more employees than customers on our recent weekday afternoon visit. About two and a half years ago, the... Read more »

Ginza is Tokyo’s most polished playground, a place where designer flagships meet centuries-old department stores. In winter, the streets shimmer with festive illuminations, elaborate window displays and a sense of celebration in... Read more »

Expo 2025 is in full swing, under the scorching heat of the Japanese summer. Visitors shade themselves with parasols or queue to enter indoor spaces just for the air-conditioning. That’s when I... Read more »

Akiko Suzuki ordered a steak dinner at an airport restaurant on her way home from a figure skating competition in Croatia. Not long after the meal, she walked into a bathroom and... Read more »