The “Nepalade w/ASMR sound” comes with a pair of sunglass headphones. Please note: Temporarily closed as of January 2026 Produced by The Human Miracle Company, 0% in Roppongi is Japan’s first vegan-friendly... Read more »

One’s tradition is another’s novelty. That’s the tea. Matcha, on one hand, evokes the centuries-old ceremonial and ritualistic sado (the Way of Tea). The other, being… Matcha 24K Labubu Dubai Chocolate Crumbl... Read more »

Looking for the best English-speaking gyms in Tokyo? Look no further than our roundup of the top spots in the city: Club360 Founded in 2013 by Australian business partners Nathan and Sam,... Read more »

Will Ikuna go big or go home with her New Year’s feast this year? Our Japanese-language writer Ikuna Kamezawa has an annual custom of purchasing an osechi fukubukuro, or New Year’s feast... Read more »

Navigating healthcare in a different country can be daunting, especially if you don’t speak the local language. Finding English-speaking clinics in Tokyo, where the language is spoken fluently is crucial for many... Read more »

Credit: Chuo-ku Tourism Association Kotatsu Boat in Nagatoro January 1 – February 28 You’re floating down the Arakawa River, legs tucked beneath a heated kotatsu blanket glowing from charcoal embers, while winter... Read more »

I see a bag of goods and it’s all painted black. It’s the start of the new year, and that means it’s the season for fukubukuro, Japanese lucky bags sold at retailers... Read more »

Masabumi Hosono, the Japanese man who survived the Titanic, was condemned in Japan for choosing life. More than a century later, his story demands a closer look. In the early hours of... Read more »

This year’s lucky bag is all about everyday usefulness. Every New Year in Japan, lucky bags (“fukubukuro”) appear everywhere, often with some great deals. We always like to keep an eye on... Read more »