Originally from the UK, Jess now lives, works and writes in Japan. Compulsively curious, often found in an art gallery or lecture.

American pop rock band OneRepublic will perform in Osaka and Tokyo this January 2025 for their Artificial Paradise Tour! They will perform in Osaka on January 20th at the Grand Cube Osaka and in Tokyo ...

The announcement of TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY’s March 2025 opening marks another significant milestone in Tokyo’s urban development landscape. At ¥500 billion, this project represents one of the largest ...

If you’ve ever wandered into a Japanese arcade, or game center as they’re called, you’ve seen them: rows of claw machines (UFO catchers) tempting you with plushies, anime figures, and even quirky ...

Yes, February is Tokyo’s chilliest month, but don’t worry—there’s still plenty to do in the capital. From concerts to art exhibitions and fun events, here are our top picks for the best things to do ...

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 ...

As January changes to February, a new month of exciting pop-ups unfolds in Tokyo. Here is a list of our favorites. From Persona-themed Cafes to experimental art exhibits, you’re sure to find a pop-up ...

Alexa is a New York native currently based in Tokyo. Her areas of interest include books, film and TV, and other subjects that could be filed under “Culture.” When she isn’t writing, translating, ...

Currently based in Tokyo, Kevin is particularly fond of practicing his foreign language skills and discovering great bargains while traveling. He has so far ...

Gary Dexter is an English writer based in Kanagawa. Of his three published novels, the most recent is Natural Desire in Healthy Women, about the contraception movement of the 1920s. His books have ...

Ring in the new year with one of Japan’s biggest handcraft festivals! The ‘HandMade In Japan Fes (HMJ)’ will showcase the works of more than 3,000 artists from all across Japan. Wander through markets ...