Tokyo streetwear pioneer Masafumi “Bebetan” Watanabe reflects on the subcultural roots and enduring legacy of his brand, ...

Yen Kimono Wargo opened its first permanent shop in Tokyo, bringing a wallet-friendly way to shop for secondhand kimono — by ...

A Lighthouse called Kanata is celebrating the first anniversary of its relocation from Nishi-Azabu to Omotesando this autumn.

Hora Inaba’s family seeks a murder charge against a man who fell from an 11th-floor balcony, arguing he accepted the risk.

Japan’s beer aisle is getting a shake-up as a major liquor tax overhaul makes regular beer cheaper and raises taxes on its lower-cost alternatives ...

In The Japanese Tattoo, Manami Okazaki explores the culture, craftsmanship and history behind traditional Japanese tattoos.

From Meiji-era architecture to Edo-period ceramics, discover the places that reveal Japan’s evolving cultural story.

For three decades, artist Tomoko Sawada has assumed hundreds of disguises to explore what outer appearance really reveals ...

Driven by rising costs and changing consumer habits, historic Japanese sweet shops are experiencing a record wave of ...

Hand-drawn illustration is fashion's newest obsession, and Ema Gaspar's plant characters are bringing a human touch to an ...

Looking for something to do in Tokyo this October but don't want to break the bank? Here are the best free things happening ...

For Kristine Fel — or k.fel — the perfect day in Tokyo involves sweet treats, shopping for anime merch and hamburger steak in ...