Japan is the only country in the G7 that doesn’t legally recognize same-sex marriage, effectively preventing gay marriage in ...

Societies have countless ways of drawing lines between who is considered an insider and who isn’t. Some are straightforward—citizenship, visas, legal status. Others are more subtle, and in that ...

Test earthquake simulators, fight mock fires and more at Tokyo’s free disaster training center. Learn how to handle a real ...

Planning a trip to Kyoto with the family? Finding a hotel that balances comfort, convenience and a touch of local culture isn’t always easy. But The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji makes the choice ...

Japan’s credit system can be confusing, and many foreign residents struggle to get their first credit card. This guide breaks down how Japan’s credit system works, introduces the two main credit ...

It’s no secret that the change of the seasons is well-loved in Japan and that Tokyo in bloom is a beautiful spectacle to see. With that appreciation comes respect for each season’s beautiful plants ...

With cherry blossoms in full bloom, Tokyo’s outdoor scene comes alive in April—not just with petals, but with a lineup of quirky pop-up stores and limited-time exhibitions. From seasonal sweets to ...

Join us for an evening of impact and inspiration at the Asian University for Women (AUW) Fundraising Gala 2025. This annual event supports AUW, a leading institution in Bangladesh dedicated to ...

Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park located in northern Okinawa’s lush jungle, is set to open in July 2025—and it’s unlike anything the island has seen before. Located in the UNESCO-protected region of ...