The phenomenon of listening bars originated in Japan — and in frenetic Tokyo they offer a unique way to switch off, wind down ...

Blue Trick is a denim shop that specializes in “boro,” a Japanese textile tradition that embraces the look of garments ...

Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world, so planning a first-time trip can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to deciding where to stay. Choosing the right neighborhood can make the d ...

Launched in 2002, the Hobonichi Techo is the planner of all planners. Its one-page-per-day format appeals to those who like ...

PokéPark Kanto will take over an expansive 26,000sqm space at Yomiuriland in the western suburbs and will feature a Pokémon ...

Street Fighter, Resident Evil, Mega Man, Monster Hunter and more – when impact on global gaming culture is used as the yardstick, few studios bear mentioning in the same breath as Capcom. Founded in ...

Everything here is small, tidy, and somehow more efficient than your entire week. Tokyo neighbourhoods run on invisible logic: no noise, no mess, no chaos. Just perfection… and a hint of quiet ...

The story: Taxi driver Koji Usami (Takuya Kimura) lives frugally with wife Kaoru (Yuka) and daughter Nana (Runa Nakashima) in Tokyo. His cab is hired by 85-year-old Sumire Takano (Chieko Baisho) for a ...

The Indonesian capital Jakarta has become the world's largest city with 42 million crowded into a metropolis blighted by floods, horrific pollution and some of the worst traffic jams on the planet.

In Japan, where fewer people are marrying, even fewer are having kids, and the average citizen is nearly 50 years old, Tokyo is trying something drastic: cutting the workweek. As of April, the Tokyo ...