On the Beef plays with our mind, but does it satisfy our stomach? Last week, Burger King Japan confused and intrigued us with the announcement of the latest addition to their menu.... Read more »
This October marks yet another incredible month of art in Japan, capturing the spirit of “geijutsu no aki” — the “autumn of art.” Following September, which saw the inauguration of international art... Read more »
It often seems as though the redevelopment of Tokyo can come only at the expense of what once was. Old buildings oozing with charm are routinely demolished to make way for new... Read more »
A look at upcoming exhibitions and art shows across Tokyo for the month of October. Whether you want to see some traditional Japanese art or a modern exhibit, here’s everything worth checking... Read more »
Our reporter hits the floor of TGS to see the sights and play the games. The Tokyo Game Show obviously has tons of cool games on display, but seeing and trying out... Read more »
Our northern Kanto reporters team up and head to Gunma for a look at this part of Japan that gets overlooked by tourists. As you can probably guess from their differing family... Read more »
Some travelers consider hotels to be mere places to sleep between packed sightseeing days — and sightseeing days in Kyoto are definitely packed. But a beautifully designed, distinctive hotel can be a... Read more »
Credit: tarabird Tired of the same old Halloween witches, vampires and zombies? Then draw inspiration from Japanese folklore. Its ghosts, spirits and yokai aren’t just creepy; they carry centuries of stories about... Read more »
The American ice cream chain has closed all of its branches in east Japan, but this Tokyo train station sells its frozen treats from a vending machine. It was a sad day... Read more »
In the early 17th century, Tokugawa Ieyasu concluded his unification of Japan, ending the bloody Sengoku period and allowing the people of Edo — modern-day Tokyo — to focus on the really... Read more »