Shibuya introduces ¥2,000 littering fines and mandatory trash bins for stores near major stations from April 2026.

Shuna’s Journey is Hayao Miyazaki’s 1983 illustrated fantasy that foreshadows themes later seen in many Studio Ghibli films.

Takanawa Gateway City is a major new urban development combining business, culture and innovation in a next-generation district.

Sanzo Wada's book on Japanese color theory is making a comeback. Find out why color encompasses much more than what meets the eye.

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Take a culinary journey through Japan at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo's diverse eateries, from kaseki at Shunbou to wagyu at ...

Hokkaido is more than Japan's winter wonderland. Here are the best ways to spend summers in Hokkaido with recommendations ...

Our Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 is out now! Find a copy around Tokyo (locations below) or read it online. See what's inside.

Channeling her creative energy into stand-up comedy, Yurié Collins has become one of the leading voices in Japan’s stand-up ...

Discover Cape Ashizuri with this updated travel guide featuring the best things to do, see, and experience in the region.

Japan's tourism boom raises a structural question: what happens when the weak yen stops? Niseko's luxury model might offer ...