If you’ve spent any time in a Tokyo park, you’ve likely seen one before: a cloud of white fur trotting confidently beside its owner, ears alert, tail curled neatly over its back.... Read more »

Hopefully new policies will keep Chiikawa figures out of scalpers’ hands so they can find their ways to fans instead. McDonald’s Japan is getting ready to release its Chiikawa Happy Meals this... Read more »

While Japan’s summer humidity can work wonders for your skin, navigating a Japanese drugstore to find the right sunscreen can be overwhelming. After scouring drugstores and quizzing staff for their expert opinions,... Read more »

Cheap eats are getting harder to find in Tokyo, but these tips from a local will guide you to some hidden gems. If you’ve ever thought to use AI when looking for... Read more »

It is a park with abundant nature adjacent to Meiji Jingu. It is located near Harajuku Station and Omotesando, which are famous for fashion. Tokyo has plenty of grooming salons, but getting... Read more »

Tokyo Metropolitan Police officers issue warnings to pub owners in Ueno. There are two sides to Tokyo’s Ueno neighborhood, both literally and figuratively. Head out one side of the station, and you’ll... Read more »

Inside Chiba Station, Manyoken is a piece of edible history. The name of bento boxed lunch shop Manyoken translates loosely as “House of 10,000 Leaves.” That count isn’t necessarily meant to be... Read more »

I spent my first twenty minutes in a Japanese onsen panicking in a corner, clutching a tiny towel like it could somehow turn me invisible, battling every body image insecurity I’d ever... Read more »

Gyonuts look set to become the nation’s trendiest new sweet.  Japan loves to throw out the rulebook when it comes to foreign-born sweets, a fact we recently saw when udon noodle chain... Read more »