Four Chic Organic Japanese Beauty Brands and Organic Spas in Tokyo

Earlier this week we rounded up the six essential nutrients for a balanced lifestyle and related…

Seven Stars in Kyushu Cruise Train: The Most Elegant Way to Discover Kyushu

To quote Paul Simon, “There’s something about the sound of a train that’s very romantic…

4 Reasons We Love Garret Interior Furniture Shop in Kamimeguro

Why this furniture store near Nakameguro Station has stolen our hearts this month… 1. We…

Find Your Japan Camping Bliss with a Sacos Camper Van

The first time I went camping in Japan, I chose Okutama because it was close(ish)…

6 J-Vloggers on What They Love About Japan & Their Favorite Tokyo Shopping Spots

We ask six Japan-based YouTubers what they love about the country and to recommend the…

A Day in the Life of a Japanese Noh Actor

“I still get nervous before shows,” says Takehito Tomoeda. Watching him strike a solemn, assured pose…

What to Buy at Biotop, Our Fave Tokyo Eco Shopping & Dining Oasis (With a Treehouse)

An eco oasis in Tokyo’s concrete jungle, Biotop is the kind of store that looks…

How One Tokyo Photographer Found Reconnection and Belonging Through His Art

Photographer Robert Kirsch opens up about his work – and his inner workings – as…

Three of the Best Island and Beach Escapes in Japan

Japan is not revered for its beaches. A quick Google search for “best beaches in…

4 Reasons to Visit Japan’s Remote Iya Valley on Shikoku Island

When author Alex Kerr first discovered Japan’s Iya Valley in the 1970s, he was so…

Why You Should Visit Hachimantai in Iwate: Sake, Skiing and Organic Eating

Hachimantai in Iwate Prefecture is kind of like a mini Japan. Not only does the…

Photographer Adam Isfendiyar Lived with an Ainu Family in Hokkaido to Create His New Series

There’s a difference between the kind of photographer who simply captures pretty images and the…

Emotive Photo Story Captures the Dance Group That Unites Tokyo’s Homeless

It was a chilly autumn evening in November 2017 when Adam Isfendiyar gathered together a…

Spend a Night in a Modern Japanese Castle at Katsuragi Kitanomaru

It was the first time we’d sat in an outdoor Japanese bath while it rained.…

Meet Tokyo’s “New Wave” Chefs: New Book Offers Intimate Insights into Their Stories

Most creatives who have lived in Tokyo for some length of time find a way…