A nonprofit works to protect the migratory little tern, a vulnerable species on Japan's Red List that nests on the roof of a Tokyo sewage treatment...
Get into the holiday spirit by enjoying Tokyo cityscapes enlivened by dazzling illuminations throughout the capital region as the nights grow longer.
The marketplace of 66 retail shops will be opening after this renewal under the name “BRAND NEW GATE”.
The numbers tell the story. Japan National Tourism Organization reports 499,000 foreign visitors in October, an increase of 2.4 times over September.
Along with thousands of Halloween characters, over 350 policemen were on hand, helping crowds have fun without chaos in the fashionable district of Shibuya.
From early September until Halloween itself, both Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea transform into spooky versions of themselves. You’ll find seasonal decorations, events, merchandise and even Halloween...
Ongoing community efforts in a city in western Tokyo have been the key factor in the partial recovery of a rare Japanese salamander population.
Sometimes indoors, sometimes outdoors, something all yokocho have in common is no-frills food, drink and good times. The izakaya (food/drink taverns) are usually dominated by yakitori...
A Crust-averse Nation Many Japanese people enjoy eating fluffy, soft, and chewy white milk bread, known as 食パン shokupan, baked into square loaves. Whether it's in delicious egg...
The second-oldest temple in Tokyo, a day trip to Jindaijii lets visitors feel transported to the Edo era, without actually leaving the city. Read on to...
Tomomi Kataoka is head of a nonprofit working to rekindle interest in a traditional Japanese approach to maintaining healthy ecosystems in ponds.
At some point in your Japan journey you will find yourself at Tokyo Station, and probably in need of a break. Read on for the best...