The hum inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium is set to be unlike that of any other sporting event this afternoon. Thousands of fans will wave hands and signs as athletes from around... Read more »

In a pinch-me moment for fans of Ai Yazawa’s Nana, fashion brand Vivienne Westwood released an exclusive capsule collection that pays homage to the legendary manga. Following the release of a brand-new... Read more »

In 1866, famed samurai and proponent of Japanese modernization Sakamoto Ryoma defended himself from feudal authorities trying to arrest him by using an army revolver. It turned out to be a deeply... Read more »

With Tokyo’s hotel scene brimming with options, standing out takes more than plush beds and modern amenities. Hotel The Celestine Tokyo Shiba does it with subtle storytelling: It draws on the history... Read more »

Every winter, Tokyo’s top hotels and cafés trade their usual menus for seasonal afternoon teas that celebrate the quieter joys of the holidays: rich chocolate, fresh strawberries, warm scones and long conversations... Read more »

Just 90 minutes from central Tokyo, Mount Mitake in Ome offers a peaceful day trip into the wild beauty of the Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. Rising 929 meters above sea level, Mitake is... Read more »

Playful PlayStation team celebrates local Ryogoku culture and takes a PS5 to Kanda Shrine for a traditional autumn event. There are certain parts of Tokyo that, upon hearing their names, bring up... Read more »

Jingle bells are ringing and the most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner; with many holiday events in Japan actually starting as early as November. With less than... Read more »

Ojima is a neighborhood in Koto-ku, Tokyo’s central-eastern area. Visitors come for the scenic riverways and bustling shotengai (traditional shopping streets), while residents stay for the down-to-earth, family-oriented atmosphere.  Ojima got its... Read more »