Japan excels at many things big and small — from the world’s tallest tower, to the world’s shortest escalator. It often has the youngest islands on the planet and the longest-living people. Having covered the country’s most impressive records, we
Ask people to name one symbol of Japan and doubtful Mount Fuji will be up there as one of the top answers. While the country’s largest peak is climbable only one season of the year, there are plenty of things
On this day (August 20) 10 years ago, Mika Yamamoto and her boyfriend and colleague Kazutaka Sato were traveling in a van with the Free Syrian Army in Aleppo, Syria’s second biggest city. The couple were covering the civil
In this week’s news roundup, we look at the government’s campaign to boost alcohol consumption amongst young people in Japan. We have the latest on the Olympic bribery scandal, Covid-19 and the Unification Church while also paying our respects to
When I look back at Tokyo 2020 — hard to believe it was a full calendar year ago — I’m consistently drawn to the Olympiad. A piece of drawing-board conception so tone deaf, not to mention mean, it’s not something
Let’s keep this introduction short: This is a list of the best things to do in Tokyo, tried and tested by a team of residents with a deep love for the city. We’ve got a few cliches on the list,
Alex Shapiro, co-founder of luxury real estate agency Blackship Realty and host of the Tokyo Portfolio Youtube channel, shares his insights on current Tokyo property trends and gives advice on purchasing a home in the metropolis.
Whether you’re interested in
It’s probably a mug’s game to try to make predictions about travel after what has happened over the last two and a half years. But that is what anyone who is planning a trip this autumn or winter, or even
Shopping for a new swimsuit is probably one of the most universally dreaded activities for women of all ages, shapes and sizes.
In a country where most brands seem to only sell swimwear in one size (or two, if you’re
On this week’s information roundup we report on the 5 Chinese language ballistic missiles that landed in Japan’s unique financial zone (EEZ). We even have the newest Covid-19 information as consultants name for its classification to be downgraded. There’s flooding