Kimono stylist Kara Harris blends traditional techniques with creative designs, making kimono styling inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Looking for the best heartburn relief medicine in Japan? In Japanese, heartburn relief medicine is called 胸やけのくすり (mune-yake no kusuri) or 胃薬 (i-gusuri), a general term for stomach medicine that can ...

While cities like Kyoto and Nara often steal the Edo spotlight, Kanazawa has quietly preserved the charm of the era, all without the tourist crowds. Historic tea houses, narrow winding streets and one ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Jed is a Pilipinas-born, U.S.-raised content writer and digital marketer with an interest in lifestyle and purpose-driven brands. When she's not furiously typing away at her keyboard, you can find her ...

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 ...

Gary Dexter is an English writer based in Kanagawa. Of his three published novels, the most recent is Natural Desire in Healthy Women, about the contraception movement of the 1920s. His books have ...

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From cosmetic treatments to dental services to laser eye surgery, these clinics specially cater to foreign residents in Tokyo. Finding the right clinic can be a real challenge for foreign residents, ...