As the temperature rises, the trains quickly become hot and crowded. It’s hard not to fantasize about escaping Tokyo’s summer heat. While some are fortunate enough to leave the city for the... Read more »

Our Frappuccino expert brushes aside fears of bad fortune to taste test two new drinks. Friday the 13th is supposed to be a day of ill portent, so we don’t think anyone... Read more »

Studio that made Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop convinces Shinichiro Watanabe to work with them again. In 2021, Netflix released a Western-made live-action adaptation of landmark anime series Cowboy Bebop. It did not... Read more »

Why sit on a tarp when you can zoom through flowers on a 100-meter slide or risk falling into the trees from 370 meters in the air? Anyone traveling to and around... Read more »

Viral tweet claims have shoppers wondering if they’re paying premium-filling prices for almost-plain onigiri. Consumers in Japan have gotten a lot more cautious with their convenience store rice ball purchases these days.... Read more »

As spring approaches, Japan becomes spotted with the alluring pink of sakura (cherry blossom), an icon of Japanese spring. Elevate this year’s spring season with an artful viewing of sakura alongside the... Read more »

Yugi’s English dub voice actor also speaks out regarding meme-style video. On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran, with targets including the compound of... Read more »

Free-to-use system helps disaster victims connect with loved ones in times of crisis, and is worth remembering for anyone traveling or living in Japan. This week marks 15 years since the March... Read more »

Photo Credit: Towers Restaurant As the sakura front moves north, it’s time to forgo our favorite hole-in-the-wall ramen shops and embrace the best ingredients spring has to offer. Tokyo’s chefs are world-class... Read more »