Walk through Japan’s energetic urban heart and see a vibrant, creative culture that bounced back from war and natural disaster. Pedestrians, shoppers, and people-watchers stroll on Chuo-dori in Ginza, ...

At first glance, Tokyo’s cityscape is a mishmash of grey concrete buildings instead of an assemblage of architectural showpieces. As a city prone to earthquakes, Tokyo doesn’t have an abundance of ...

Hidden in between and behind shiny high-rises, massive station complexes and other architectural monsters, Tokyo's old-school alleyways or yokocho are treasure troves for anyone looking to experience ...

The University of Tokyo is the leading institution of higher education in Japan, with its faculties and graduate schools covering the breadth of academic disciplines. Established in 1877, the ...

At first, I was trying to create "Oshi-katsu jewelry" for people who have an oshi (a favorite character or idol). Specifically, fully custom-made pieces. I would listen to each person's feelings for ...

Sui Ishida’s two-part manga, Tokyo Ghoul, has been adapted into a popular anime series. Although the series wasn’t consistently praised, it is considered among the better modern-day anime series, ...

Odaiba, often called “Daiba” for short, is one of Tokyo’s trendiest and most exciting areas. Popular with tourists and locals alike, it’s a lively spot where young people and the young at heart come ...

Tokyo is a food lover's paradise, and while most people have a general idea about Japanese sushi, you might still be wondering what makes it a must-try. Well, let's break down a few reasons why ...

Tokyo Revengers is a manga series written and illustrated by Ken Wakui, published in Kōdansha’s weekly Shūkan Shōnen Magazine from March 2017 to November 2022. A live-action film adaptation was ...