Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park located in northern Okinawa’s lush jungle, is set to open in July 2025—and it’s unlike ...

Join BEATCITY JAPAN 2025 PRE in Shibuya on February 23 for thrilling beatboxing battles, live performances, and a chance to ...

Yes, February is Tokyo’s chilliest month, but don’t worry—there’s still plenty to do in the capital. From concerts to art exhibitions and fun events, here are our top picks for the best things to do ...

As January changes to February, a new month of exciting pop-ups unfolds in Tokyo. Here is a list of our favorites. From Persona-themed Cafes to experimental art exhibits, you’re sure to find a pop-up ...

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It’s a quiet afternoon in Chiba. Kimono stylist Kara Harris stands in front of a mirror, adjusting the intricate folds of an indigo silk kimono embroidered with winding roses. Behind her, shelves brim ...

Gary Dexter is an English writer based in Kanagawa. Of his three published novels, the most recent is Natural Desire in Healthy Women, about the contraception movement of the 1920s. His books have ...

Looking for the best heartburn relief medicine in Japan? In Japanese, heartburn relief medicine is called 胸やけのくすり (mune-yake no kusuri) or 胃薬 (i-gusuri), a general term for stomach medicine that can ...