The former residence of a late House of Peers member in the Japanese capital's Seta area is the only remaining home of a ...

During a trial, the defense argued that the victim had provoked the defendant and was therefore partly to blame.

Poetry, music and song reside in the land; the generations that went before are not gone, rather we are, in the widest sense, what remains of them. In my case, to truly understand my “home”, I had to ...

The go-to meal for many a Tokyoite on a limited budget, udon may not have the historical prestige of soba or ramen, but this thick and chewy noodle has carved out an unshakeable niche for itself.

The romantic streets of European capitals likely spring to mind when you think of walkable cities, but this top-ranked pedestrian paradise might surprise you.

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Iida Kasaten, a bespoke umbrella maker in Musashino, Tokyo, celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. The workshop is known ...

Bananas may seem ordinary, but in Tokyo they've taken on a surprising role. The story behind this city's sweet symbol is ...

Want to visit Tokyo without the crowds and with more affordable pricing? Here's why you need to consider visiting the capital of Japan during its shoulder season.

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Local investors launch a $1M fund to fight gentrification and protect Little Tokyo’s historic culture and small businesses.

In Japanese, a vocabulary list is sometimes called kotoba no takarabako or a treasure box of words. Here are a few jewels ...