As the heat and humidity soars in Tokyo, the thought of traveling can quickly go from ideal to an ordeal. The proposition of dragging luggage on Shinkansen or long cross-country drives is…

As a foreigner living in Tokyo, the cultural differences offered by Japan in regard to its food, fashion and general atmosphere mean there is almost always something new to experience and explore…

If there’s one thing everyone can agree on, it’s that the summer in Tokyo is hot. Often too hot. The combination of humidity and heat-soaked concrete makes for days where the thought…

In Tokyo, a city where there are more hair salons than convenience stores, to stand out as one of the best seems almost impossible. Yet Julian Adler, owner of The Chop Shop in…

If there’s one part of Tokyo that never stops, it’s Roppongi. But for those in need of a pick-me-up, stepping out of the train station and into the concrete jungle of business…

Akihabara has always been a very hands-on corner of Tokyo. Stores crammed from floor to ceiling with electronics, pop culture collectibles and gaming arcades gives it an intimate vibe. But in the…