Our resident sticker-collecting writer shares why she’s saying “enough is enough” and is extricating herself from a sticky situation. Sticker collecting and trading as a hobby has been sweeping Japan among kids... Read more »
Says he did it for the social media views, but the police didn’t like what they saw. A lot of things in Japan rely on the country’s ability to trust that people... Read more »
Rainy days in Tokyo don’t have to mean staying in—this city offers a rich array of indoor escapes to spark fun and connection. Whether you’re dreaming of undersea worlds or cosmic journeys,... Read more »
The spots people queue for despite bad weather might surprise you. When you live and work in a city, you tend to move through it in different ways to a tourist who... Read more »
Every summer, Tokyo residents learn to read the sky a little differently. By August, the city’s social media feeds fill with screenshots of weather apps, convenience stores quietly stock extra batteries and... Read more »
With the couples on either side of him as hot as the flames on his grill, our solo-dining yakiniku fan finds a mental escape. Dining at a yakiniku restaurant in Japan quickly... Read more »
Littering in Shibuya will get you a fine that must be paid on the spot. Last Monday wasn’t just the start of June, it was the start of a new littering fine... Read more »
We strap on our shoes and head into downtown Tokyo for a philosophical conversation prompt and a walk with a whole bunch of people we’ve never met before. Japan is right in... Read more »
Animals & Monsters: Cute, Scary, and a Little Weird is the perfect exhibition for anyone who delights in art that doesn’t take itself too seriously. This summer, once you’re done shopping in... Read more »
Summer in Japan calls for insect repellent for mosquitoes. Fortunately, the risk of contracting a mosquito-borne disease in Japan is very low. However, it is still important to protect yourself from mosquito... Read more »