Credit: shironagasukujira Spring is finally here, and we are so ready for it. Say goodbye to those heavy winter coats and hello to sunshine, cherry blossoms and everything that makes Tokyo magical... Read more »

Okinawa is often painted as a picture of beaches, blue skies and tropical cocktails—and while that’s all true, it’s only part of the story. Beneath the surface lies a layered island culture... Read more »

Ryogoku is one of Tokyo’s most distinctive neighbourhoods—equal parts living history, sumo heartland and hidden food destination. Whether you’re visiting for a tournament at the Kokugikan or just passing through, there’s more... Read more »

PC: flickr/mount Tickets for Tokyo’s May Grand Sumo Tournament go on sale April 4, 2026, and they will sell out fast. If you’ve been thinking about going, now is the time to... Read more »

Change comes with less than half a week’s notice, new requirements will take five more years to meet. Though the new calendar year starts in January, for many organizations in Japan the... Read more »

Tokyo’s beloved museum, dedicated to the history and culture of the metropolis itself, closed its doors temporarily in April 2022 and reopened on March 31 2026, after the four-year renovation.  It was... Read more »

Image credit: freehandz / iStock Sumo can seem complex at first, but with the right words, it clicks fast. This sumo wrestling guide will teach you key vocabulary to enjoy Japan’s national... Read more »

A New Era for the Tokyo Sumo Tournament 2026 Sumo returns to Tokyo’s Ryogoku Kokugikan from May 10–24, 2026, for one of the most hotly anticipated tournaments in recent memory. With two... Read more »

A stroke of genius? Spring appears to be springing in Japan, and that means two things. First is the return of insects, some pretty and some horribly annoying. Second is that many... Read more »