CULTURE
Shibuya Says Don’t Come to Halloween This Year
Looking forward to celebrating Halloween in Shibuya this year? Well, don't be - the ward's mayor says you're not invited.
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FOOD
Raw Eggs in Japan: Are They Safe to Eat?
A number of Japanese dishes involve eating raw eggs. Is that safe? Experts tell us why you're unlikely to contract salmonella in…
FOOD
Famous Tokyo Cafe Coffee Seibu Shuts Its Flagship Store (For Now)
One of Tokyo's most famous cafes, Coffee Seibu, has closed its flagship location in Shinjuku. The good news? It'll be back soon.…
TECHNOLOGY
Tokyo Subway Launches New Experiment with Credit Card Touch Payments
A subway line in Tokyo now lets you enter with a credit card tap. What does this mean for the future of…
LIVING IN JAPAN
Here Are The Best Cities To Live In Japan’s Six Regions
Looking to settle down in Japan? According to a new survey, here are the best places to live in each of Japan's…
TRAVEL
How Did Shibuya and Shinjuku Stations Become So Hard to Navigate?
Why'd they have to go and make things so complicated? A short history of how Shinjuku and Shibuya in Tokyo developed their…
FOOD
Godiva Opens Its First-Ever Bakery in Tokyo
Godiva's decided to get into the baked goods business - and it's launching its first store in Tokyo. Check out what the…
BOOK REVIEWS
Emergent Tokyo: What Makes Japan’s Capital so Alluring?
Ever wondered what makes up the 'secret sauce' for the world's biggest city? Then this book is required reading.