Nezu is one of those Tokyo neighborhoods that seems to exist slightly outside of time. Part of the Yanesen area (alongside Yanaka and Sendagi), into the northeastern corner of Bunkyo Ward, it... Read more »

Feature Image: Poster for “The Bad Kids’ Love Quest”. Online TV streaming servicesNetflix has a bunch of binge-worthy Japanese-language shows with English subtitles. Read on for our latest favorites. And please note... Read more »

Legal Deficiencies and Where to Seek Support I have spent the last few weeks attempting to put together a PowerPoint presentation for a Prevention of Domestic Violence Event. I have been invited... Read more »

If going offline is one of your New Year’s resolutions, consider visiting one of the nine plum festivals listed below in the coming weeks. Simply choose a destination, take your time getting... Read more »

While you’re rushing between Tokyo and Kyoto, don’t forget to take some time to stop and sip the tea. Located about halfway between Tokyo and Kyoto, Shizuoka Prefecture is a part of... Read more »

Only a tiny fraction of them ever get found, but that’s just part of the charm. The southernmost islands of Japan and its mainland are separated by vast stretches of ocean, powerful... Read more »

Here is what’s happening across Tokyo for the month of February. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more! Dai Tamagotchi 30th Anniversary Exhibition Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Tamagotchi Exhibition will look... Read more »

In Japan, reality shows seem to swing hard in one of two directions: wholesome and mild or absolutely unhinged. Last Call, a new YouTube competition series centered on kyabajo (cabaret club hostesses),... Read more »

Three robbery attempts, all connected to Hong Kong currency exchange, take place within 14 hours of each other. Even in our modern world of credit cards, digital bank transfers, and cashless payment... Read more »