Inspired by this ode to the written word and the art of correspondence, here’s why you should make a pledge this year: to ...

Two elementary school buddies, Motoo Abiko and the late Hiroshi Fujimoto, who together used the pen name Fujiko Fujio ... Doraemon’s face and a souvenir shop where you can buy “dorayaki ...

Are we like goslings or baby geese that follow a mother goose wherever it goes? It appears that way, at least in my case.

I made a day trip to Tokyo from Fukuoka to take part in recording ... After finishing, I rushed to Haneda Airport. At a coffee shop, I ordered a plate of Spaghetti Napolitan.

Holiday shopping is in full swing with early Black Friday deals on unique gifts. Options range from portable speakers and international treats to creative tools and nostalgic toys. There's something ...

A fashion brand called Air Twokyo has just announced an exciting new collaboration with the popular action anime Tokyo ...

The Japanese market has dominated the trade in American vintage clothing for decades. Now economic and cultural changes are ...

I visited several Japanese arcades, aka game centers, in Tokyo’s Akihabara ward. Here’s some advice about how to get the most out of your visit to gamer’s paradise—and which arcade you shouldn’t miss.

Come New Year's Eve, Tokyo is usually filled with incredible parties and countdown celebrations. While the countdown event at Shibuya Crossing has been cancelled yet again this year, there are ...

Tokyo is tackling its low birth rate by offering government employees a four-day workweek starting in April. Governor Koike hopes this initiative, along with flexible work hours for parents, will ...

The insect section is humongous. Mount Takao is home to thousands of insect species and is one of Japan’s three major insect ...

Touching down in Tokyo is like landing on a different planet, with few - if any - familiarities. But don’t let that put you off. There are lots of reasons it should be on your bucket list for ...