Economy | ANALYSIS
Households to take hit from tax hike
by Tomoko Otake
The consumption tax increase will hit every household in Japan hard, with many people’s financial future hanging on whether their wages rise enough to offset the hike's impact.
Events In Tokyo Jul 18, 2013
Take to the sky this summer
by Magdalena Osumi
In my childhood, I used to dream about floating through the sky like Mary Poppins, but to do that would likely involve a big umbrella in a typhoon, which is not as appealing. It looks like Midtown Loves Summer (MLS), however, offers a good ...
Lifestyle | CHILD'S PLAY Apr 17, 2013
Give the kids a dose of culture and fun at Tokyo Midtown
by Jason Jenkins
Since the 1950s, the Roppongi entertainment district has been synonymous with drink, debauchery and the like ... or so people tell me.
Food & Drink | SWEET INSPIRATIONS Apr 5, 2013
Springtime sweets come into bloom
by Robbie Swinnerton
The petals may have dropped from the cherry trees, at least in the Tokyo area, but there are plenty of leaves to be seen — and not just on the trees. Look around any shop selling traditional wagashi sweets at this time of year ...