Self-care days should feel effortless, but in Tokyo, finding an English-speaking beauty clinic can sometimes feel like anything but relaxing. This curated guide takes the stress out of the search, spotlighting the... Read more »

This is a sponsored story, created and edited exclusively by Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Tokyo Updates website. Japan’s oldest amusement park, Asakusa Hanayashiki, stands near the busy Sensoji Temple and dates back to... Read more »

This is a sponsored story, created and edited exclusively by Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s Tokyo Updates website. In May 2025, outdoor deliveries using the Lomby, stylized as LOMBY, autonomous delivery robot began in... Read more »

If you’re searching for the best eye drops in Japan, look no further. We’ve interviewed drugstore staff in Japan to round up which eye drops are most highly recommended for dry eyes... Read more »

Meeting someone through games or social media is becoming just as normal as going to the playground. It wasn’t so long ago that a child making a new friend simply meant walking... Read more »

For many athletes in Japan, the sporting year starts long before the first whistle and much as it does for everyone else — with hatsumōde, the New Year’s custom of visiting a... Read more »

Off the coast of Niigata Prefecture, Sado Island rises abruptly from the sea. From above, it’s shaped like two fish circling each other: a set of parallel mountain ranges connected by a... Read more »

Though Tokyo has no shortage of luxury hotels, Janu Tokyo manages to stand out. Just under two years old, it’s the inaugural location of the Aman Group’s newest brand, Janu — a... Read more »

  One taste and lighter varieties may never be enough for you again. If your idea of miso is a light-colored soup, gentle and mild in flavor, then Nagoya would very much... Read more »