What to know about the new rules, fines and regulations for Shibuya Halloween 2026 — including new policies on taking photos.

The museum is organized into 5 themed “stations”: the Rolling Stock Station, History Station, Job Station, Science Station ...

Netflix's latest retro addition invites viewers into a special corner of Japan's yankii genre, where the rough-and-tumble world of huge pompadours, ...

Rui Takahashi came out as gay on September 29, becoming one of the few openly gay men in Japanese professional sports. His announcement highlights the gap between growing LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts and ...

Discover Kamakura’s famous movie locations, from the studio behind Tokyo Story to the iconic Slam Dunk railway crossing and ...

GTO returns with a new 2026 live-action series, with Takashi Sorimachi reprising his titular 1998 role. How does it hold up?

Including the return of T3 Photo Festival, a breathtaking Turner retrospective and Marie Antoinette’s treasures from the V&A ...

Located side by side near Sapporo Station, these sister hotels offer two distinct takes on a stay in Hokkaido’s capital.

Japan is going crazy for 3D bubble stickers — a trend sweeping through playgrounds and offices alike as fans build their ...

Lady Gaga stars in a new FamilyMart recruitment campaign as the Japanese convenience store chain promotes diversity, ...

Here is what's happening across Tokyo for the month of September. Check out exhibitions, festivals, events and more!

In this week's news roundup, we report on Shin Ohashi and his triumph at an Asian Games that gets off to a rocky start.