Plans include a 50,000-seat stadium, green spaces and cultural hubs to reshape Tsukiji’s future ...

Our Metropolis Winter 2024 Issue is out now and the theme is Edo! This issue, we journey back to Edo times. Step into Japan’s historic charm with a tour of Tokyo’s Edo-inspired eateries, a trip to ...

Tsukudani is seafood or seaweed simmered in a soy sauce and sugar-based broth, reminiscent of Edo-period Japan. But at Shinbashi Tamakiya, a historic shop that has been perfecting the art of tsukudani ...

Kura Sushi, a leading conveyor belt sushi chain, is redefining its dining experience with two innovations that combine entertainment, quality, and safety. First, the new Gift System offers an exciting ...

Welcome to the beating heart of Tokyo’s underground music scene, where the raw power of rock thrives in its purest form, and we ain’t playing. On December 14, we have 7 of Tokyo’s most fired up bands ...

Universal Studios Japan will debut its much-anticipated Donkey Kong attraction next month, kicking off a major expansion of its “Super Nintendo World.” Opening in early 2024, the new area will ...

There are no better Japanese pickle recipes than those of my Japanese grandmother! She serves these handmade pickles at breakfast, lunch, dinner and sometimes even as an accompaniment to tea. Japanese ...

What’s the difference between soju and shochu? Soju and shochu may sound alike, but is that just a coincidence? Soju has been taking the world by storm—did you know that Jinro Soju is the best-selling ...

Las-Vegas born alt-rock monster band, Imagine Dragons, has announced their first show in Japan in 6 years. Formed in 2008, the group gained worldwide fame with their 2012 debut album, Night Visions, ...

Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community ...