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Our Lives
How-tos
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Voices
Dog ownership may seem daunting in Japan, but with the right tools and logistical knowledge, you can ensure a healthy, happy life for your pet.
COMMUNITY / How-tos
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
By Kat Joplin
Owning a dog in Japan may seem daunting, but having these tools and tips in mind can ease your journey and bring you lots of joy.
Miho Koshiba started her career in finance before she founded the Mirai Institute, a think tank that operates the Midori.so coworking space with an ever-growing cosmopolitan community across seven locations in Tokyo.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Miho Koshiba: ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if people looked forward to Mondays?’
By Carina Fushimi
The cofounder of the Midori.so coworking space shares her inspirations and aspirations for career and community.
For non-native speakers of the language, diving into Japanese books on a whim might just broaden your horizons and offer a fresh perspective on any topic imaginable.
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Japanese language is your gateway to seeing the world anew
By Damian Flanagan
Whether you want to learn about regional geopolitics or the history of cheese, reading Japanese books can offer a whole world of new perspectives for non-native speakers.

Voices

For non-native speakers of the language, diving into Japanese books on a whim might just broaden your horizons and offer a fresh perspective on any topic imaginable.
Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Japanese language is your gateway to seeing the world anew
By Damian Flanagan
Whether you want to learn about regional geopolitics or the history of cheese, reading Japanese books can offer a whole world of new perspectives for non-native speakers.
Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
A singular ensemble: Indian food, science and Fukushima
By Trishit Banerjee
Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
A moving meditation: Finding serenity in tea ceremony across space and time
By Michele Laudig
Voices
A community of stories: Making space for reflection and dialogue in Tokyo and beyond
By Megumi Koiwai
Voices / Black Eye
Black History Month in 2025: The boundaries between 'us' and 'them'
By Baye McNeil
Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Home away from home: My first time at a Tet festival in Japan
By Nguyen Bao Anh
Voices / Black Eye
A holiday season built on creativity and care
By Baye McNeil

Issues

FemUniti was founded in 2024 by Setsu Suzuki (right) and Meagan Ward (second from left) to empower women entrepreneurs and connect them to resources and opportunities.
Issues / The Foreign Element
Detroit-Nagoya network empowers women-owned businesses around the world
By Jessica Kozuka
Supporting women in business is a “blueprint for the future,” says the cofounder of femUniti — and she has the data to back it up.
Issues / The Foreign Element
Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
By Kim Kahan
Issues / The Foreign Element
How to spend the perfect day in Hiroo, Tokyo’s expat enclave
By Eric Margolis
Issues / The Foreign Element
Tokyo Humanities Cafe feeds hungry minds
By Jessica Kozuka
Issues
Redevelopment and resistance in historic Nishiogikubo
By Aviraj Gokool
Issues / The Foreign Element
Namnam reborn: A queer, anarchist space resettles in Tokyo's Koenji
By Aku Owaka-Haigh
Issues / The Foreign Element
From the stage to the streets, make a difference this holiday season
By Kimberly Hughes

How-tos

Dog ownership may seem daunting in Japan, but with the right tools and logistical knowledge, you can ensure a healthy, happy life for your pet.
How-tos
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
By Kat Joplin
Owning a dog in Japan may seem daunting, but having these tools and tips in mind can ease your journey and bring you lots of joy.
How-tos / Age Wise
Planning for the future in a time of inflation
By Gendel Gento
How-tos
How to navigate Japan’s e-commerce platforms and online flea markets
By Jessica Speed
How-tos
How to make it as an English-language author in Japan
By Kat Joplin
How-tos
A wrinkles-and-all guide to cosmetic surgery in Japan
By Kat Joplin
How-tos / Age Wise
Retiring in Japan? Be prepared to foot your own bills.
By Tim Hornyak
How-tos
Freelancers aren’t happy with Japan’s new invoice system
By Eric Margolis

Our Lives

Born in late 2011, Cheyenne is an affable canine companion who gets along with humans, most dogs and even cats.
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
A furry ball of sunshine
Thirteen-year-old Cheyenne may be in her golden years, but her good cheer and affability will win anyone over.
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Fine feline twosome on the hunt for a forever home
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Valiant is a playful, princely Hokkaido dog
Our Lives
The persistence of Pride: LGBTQ+ events in Tokyo and beyond
By Mike Fu
Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Cool cat Treacle is a master of relaxation
Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Hiraku Morilla: ‘Pride means respect for those who walked so we could run’
By Gendel Gento
Our Lives
‘A garden is a grand teacher’: The Kamakura Gardener nurtures via YouTube
By Alex Michael Dwyer
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Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations
Tokyo ranked second after New York and ahead of Dubai and Singapore in a ranking of the top global cities for nighttime tourism.
Elon Musk says he has created a new U.S. political party
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30.
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
A street in Suttsu, Hokkaido, with a sign put up by an anti-nuclear organization. The small community is considering hosting a facility that would hold nuclear waste.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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