Transport yourself to the samurai era with a walking tour of this castle town

Odawara: Where The Samurai Spirit Is Still Very Much Alive

By Julia Mascetti
March 21, 2019 | Adventures, Japanese Culture, Lifestyle, Sponsored Post

All you need to know about cycling rules, schools and practice courses

A Guide To Cycling In Tokyo With Kids

By Kirsty Kawano
March 18, 2019 | Families, Lifestyle

Ask Hilary: Questions From Readers Answered

Letters from Japan: “My American Husband Is Cheating On Me. I Want A Divorce.”

By Hilary Keyes
March 17, 2019 | Lifestyle, Relationships

A chance to cross the Unesco-listed pilgrimage route off my bucket list was an important lesson in facing my fears

Hiking Solo Along the Kumano Kodo Iseji Route

By Rebecca Quin
March 14, 2019 | Adventures, Lifestyle, Sponsored Post

Explore The City's Best Cherry Blossom Sights

10 Of Tokyo’s Most Beautiful Sakura Viewing Spots

By The Savvy Team
March 11, 2019 | Lifestyle, Seasonal Trends

This newly founded youth organization is trying to change Japan — from within

Will ‘Voice Up Japan’ Encourage Japanese Women to Finally Speak Up About Inequality?

By Brooke Larsen
March 8, 2019 | #MeToo, Lifestyle

Fostering Creativity, Internationalism and Entrepreneurship in Children

Dot.school: The Tokyo-Based Weekend School That Is All About Borderless Learning

By Julia Mascetti
March 7, 2019 | Education, Lifestyle, Sponsored Post

Tokyo Neighborhood Strolls

Urahara: The Best Of Harajuku’s Hidden Backstreets

By Jessica Esa
March 4, 2019 | Lifestyle, Out & About

Praying For Girls' Health And Happiness

Hinamatsuri: Japan’s Girls’ Day Celebration

By Ai Faithy Perez
March 3, 2019 | Art & Culture, Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

An invitation to purify the mind through incense

Kodo: The Japanese Art of Incense Appreciation

By Sonia Jackson Henrich
February 28, 2019 | Art & Culture, Japanese Culture, Lifestyle

It's Tough Being in the "Sandwich Generation"

Been There, Learnt That: Coping With Our Aging Parents Overseas

By Louise George Kittaka
February 26, 2019 | Lifestyle, Up Close & Personal

Achoo No More!

10 Products From Japanese Stores To Help You Fight Hay Fever

By The Savvy Team
February 24, 2019 | Health & Beauty, Lifestyle, Trending

Visiting The Affected Areas And Learning From Their Stories Now May Be The Best Way We Can Help

As Reconstruction Progresses, 3.11 Survivors Find Hope in Telling Their Stories, Embracing the Past

By Alexandra Homma
February 22, 2019 | Lifestyle, Past & Present

Women in Japan—both native and from abroad—are ready to shout

How ‘The Vagina Monologues’ Came To Be In Japan … And Why The Play Is So Relevant Now

By Brooke Larsen
February 21, 2019 | Lifestyle, Upcoming Events

One Chinese Woman's Passion to Bring the Feel-Good Factor of Silk to Japan

Tempting Customers With Comfort And Affordable Luxury With Silk Importer Daisy King

By Kathryn Wortley
February 18, 2019 | Careers, Lifestyle