Tokyo

Kevin Henrique · Jun 12, 2026

What do we find in Shin Okubo Korean Town?

Tokyo's Korean Town between street food, K-Pop and everyday life.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2025

JK Business – Exploitation of Schoolgirls in Japan

How paid 'companionship' services targeting high school girls became a frontline issue for child protection in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2025

Ossan Rental: The trend of renting uncles and grandparents in Japan

A Japanese service that turns loneliness into a paid companion — and what it reveals about modern Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jul 09, 2024

5 Must-Visit Places for Your First Trip to Japan

Five places that give a strong first impression of Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2021

Tokyo Webcams: Live Cameras from Japan

Live views of Tokyo, Japan's train lines and Mount Fuji – channels, playlists and webcam sites to tune into

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2021

Tokyo 2020: CBD, new sports and a different Olympic mood

Tokyo 2020 felt like a turning point for the Olympic Games.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2018

Dating a Japanese man: cultural tips and what to know

What actually helps when dating Japanese men — beyond the anime clichés

Kevin Henrique · Dec 05, 2017

Odaiba – the famous artificial island of Tokyo

Rainbow Bridge, Ferris wheel, shopping malls and museums – Tokyo's most-visited artificial island.

Kevin Henrique · Oct 25, 2017

The Sensō-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo

Kevin Henrique · Oct 22, 2017

Apartment in Japan – is it small or just practical?

Size, features and rental prices of Japanese apartments.

Kevin Henrique · Oct 20, 2017

Where to Live in Japan: Choosing the Best City for You

Comparing Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido, Okinawa and the smaller cities.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Hachiko: The story of the loyal dog

How an Akita from Shibuya became a symbol of loyalty in Japan.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Why Japan is the best country to travel alone

Safety, helpful strangers and a perfectly run rail network: why Japan is the ideal country for solo travelers.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku: Why It Closed and What Replaced It

The famous neon show is gone, but its Kabukicho legacy still shapes how travelers see Shinjuku nights.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Monjayaki - Recipe from Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun

Tokyo-style monja recipe with the My Little Monster connection.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Robot Restaurant – getting to know the popular Shinjuku destination

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2017

Driving in Japan: what the streets and traffic reveal about daily life

From stop signs and toll roads to narrow residential lanes, this is what makes everyday traffic in Japan feel so different.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Japanese Emperors - Emperor Meiji

From a 14-year-old crown prince to the founder of modern Japan — a walk through the life, the restoration, and the legacy of Meiji...

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Are Japanese people cold and independent?

When politeness, shyness and team spirit are mistaken for coldness — a look at Japan's social codes.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Are Japanese houses really small?

Why the famous tiny Japanese apartment is only half the truth.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Real scenarios used in the movie Kimi no na wa

Where Makoto Shinkai's Kimi no na wa was actually filmed – and how to visit the locations yourself.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Escape Room - Can you escape?

What an Escape Room is, how SCRAP built the genre in Japan, and which rooms in Tokyo are worth your time.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

Wage inequality of women in Japan

How wide the gender pay gap in Japan really is, and what is driving it.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2016

McDonald's in Japan: Differences and Curiosities

From the first McDonald's in Ginza to Sakura Pie and Mega Potato — what makes the chain different in Japan