We predict that new gourmet burger shop Neo Nice Burger is going to be bun in a million

We check out the new hamburger specialty shop with nice buns that has joined its sister shop I’m Donut? in Shibuya. A new Japanese restaurant specializing in hamburgers called 28 entered the... Read more »

English teachers in Japan apologize for having low-proficiency kids say “poison” in assigned video

Higher-proficiency students were given more positive-sounding words to start recording their pronunciation videos with. In teaching foreign languages, there are two facets that educators have to take into consideration. One is the... Read more »

Must-See Art Exhibitions in Tokyo This November

Tokyo continues its streak of exceptional art exhibitions and gallery shows this November. Centering around Art Week Tokyo (AWT), an annual citywide program that connects more than 50 art museums, commercial galleries... Read more »

The Best Chinese Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo

In China, there’s a saying: “There’s no problem a good hot pot can’t fix. And if there is—have another one!” For me, that couldn’t be more true. The boiling broth brings back... Read more »

Japan’s mini VHS anime home video replicas are the newest blast of capsule toy nostalgia【Pics】

Classic Clamp anime series has its home video release recreated in mini charm form. Japan has a lot of capsule toys, and a whole bunch of those are stocked with anime items.... Read more »

Japan on Alert After Record-Breaking Wave of Bear Attacks

Japan is facing an unprecedented rise in bear attacks, with fatalities and encounters reaching record highs this year. According to the Environment Ministry, ten people have been killed by bears since April... Read more »

Yakuza video game even in Japan allows fans to both marry and divorce their 2-D crushes

Like a Dragon/Yakuza exhibition offers wedding ceremonies with charavter of your choice, provides paperwork to tie the knot and sever it too. The storylines of Sega’s Like a Dragon/Yakuza games get into... Read more »

Must-See Temples in Tokyo: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide

Tokyo is a city defined by juxtaposition. Eclectic modern architecture, avant-garde art and a kaleidoscope of aesthetics mingle with centuries-old temples, each with distinct histories and customs. For first-time visitors wanting to... Read more »

Art Week Tokyo 2025 Highlights: Must-See Exhibitions

Fast becoming an essential annual fixture on Japan’s arts calendar, Art Week Tokyo (AWT) is returning this year from November 5 to 9. Aiming to showcase the creativity and diversity of the... Read more »

Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2025 | Living

As the fall winds pick up and the chill in the air deepens, we know November has arrived. While it might feel like a “filler” month—wedged between the boisterous Halloween celebrations and... Read more »