What do ramen and gyoza have in common? Chinese cuisine has carved out a significant space in the streets of Japan, where the food scene is saturated with a blend of domestic and foreign influences.

Autumn in Tokyo offers a range of activities for those seeking relaxation, adventure and cultural enrichment. As the temperature cools, explore the serene paths of Okutama forest or the many street ...

As the air cools and the green leaves of summer fade, fall foliage (koyo) spreads across the country and transforms Japan into a canvas of red, orange and yellow. The Japan Meteorological Corporation ...

Looking for a beginner’s guide to sento? Many people are eager to learn this when they visit or move to Japan. In the West, visiting a spa is typically marketed as a luxury experience. But in Japan, ...

Editor’s Definition: What is forest bathing? Also known as shinrin-yoku, forest bathing is the practice of immersing oneself in a forest environment to promote physical and mental well-being by ...

Our Metropolis Autumn 2024 Issue is out now and the theme is Wellness! As the crisp autumnal air sweeps across Tokyo, this issue is all about well-being in Japan’s chillier months. Among the ...

The Australian and New Zealand Chamber of Commerce in Japan (ANZCCJ), in partnership with the Japan Australia Business Co-operation Committee (JABCC) and the Australia Japan Business Co-operation ...

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Tokyo-based Erin Nøir focuses on black & white photography and is the founder of MONØ, an independent project catering to this niche community. Her work encompasses various subjects with a diaristic ...

Jed is a Pilipinas-born, U.S.-raised content writer and digital marketer with an interest in lifestyle and purpose-driven brands. When she's not furiously typing away at her keyboard, you can find her ...

Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community ...

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 ...