Expert dishes on important factors that are leading young people to shun living in certain areas of the capital in favor of other suburban centers.
Tokyo (Page 70)
Sure anyone can plonk an apple on a hamburger, but can they make it taste as sweet as it looks?
It turns out that life ain’t so bad for a single lady when she’s in the company of these handsome hosts.
Service is perfect for mobile workers who don’t need to go to the office but do need to be around breasts.
Ninja, sumo, and kabuki Pikachu are hiding in plain sight right next to Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe.
He wasn’t arrested for theft, but he stole her heart, and she gave him even more in return.
Miyazaki puts the finishing touches on his new animated short Boro the Caterpillar and also reveals that all sound effects were provided by a famous Japanese celebrity.
Pfft, a ladies’ room is going to need more than 11 signs and an audio warning on a continuous loop to keep me out.
Hanami flower-viewing season begins nine days earlier than average as the city’s official “sample tree” sprouts its first blossoms.
If you want to see Ueno Zoo’s adorable infant panda, you’ll absolutely want to get there before the gates open.
Pikachu Plates, Eevee Burgers, solving the mystery of what’s inside Mimikyu’s costume, and a very, very special guest.
Japan’s newest mecca for real-world Pokémon Trainers gives the Pokédex a jaw-dropping UI overhaul.
Visitors to the new Top Deck viewing platform get to enjoy VIP treatment along with the stunning Tokyo skyline.
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Enoshima’s magical night lantern festival is back this summer with spectacular views
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Shake Shack has five regional shakes hiding on the menu in Japan, and here’s how to find them
Japan reacts to Donald Trump’s “Islamic Republic of Japan” remark
Studio Ghibli brings anime characters to the table with new Totoro placemat that’s like a movie cell
Survey shows foreigners’ desire to work in Japan long-term dropping, but that’s not the whole story
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