Tokyo’s  record-breaking New Year’s Day fish market auction tuna arrives at one of Japan’s favorite casual sushi restaurant chains. Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market takes the first few days of the year off,... Read more »

Starting in his 40s and still going strong, Mr. Sato offers realistic tips for anyone trying to shift some extra weight this year. With the holidays over, you’re most likely feeling more... Read more »

Nope, no horse girl is supposed to have those. At the end of December, the winter iteration of Comiket, Japan’s largest anime/manga convention, was held in Tokyo. Among the exhibitor at the... Read more »

Need an excuse to get out of the apartment, move your body and actually meet people? These English-speaking sports and fitness communities across Tokyo make it easy to join in, find your... Read more »

Skytree with cherryblossoms Sakura, the word for cherry blossoms, marks the beginning of spring. The sakura’s fleeting life span, analogous to that of human life, encourages us to infuse our lives with... Read more »

A list of Japan’s three-day weekends plus two vacation periods to dodge if you want to miss the crowds and high prices. A lot of things in life are a matter of... Read more »

Tokyo imports ingredients from every corner of Japan, but few people realize how much food is grown, harvested and caught within the capital. In December, that quiet truth took center stage at... Read more »

New Year’s in Japan usually involves lots of food and special dishes, so how did our handful of single guys celebrate this year? New Year’s Eve (Omisoka) and New Year’s Day (Ganjitsu)... Read more »

Technical expertise ranks far below other qualities Japanese workers want in a boss. Work life is a big part of life in Japan. With a culture that emphasizes professional pride and personal... Read more »