Articles about 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 · 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, 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

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2015

The 7 most dangerous neighborhoods in Japan: what travelers should know

Where minor incidents cluster in Japan, and what that means for an evening out.

Kevin Henrique · Jan 15, 2014

The best places to see Mount Fuji

From the Chureito Pagoda and the Fuji Five Lakes to Tokyo's skyline — the most rewarding viewpoints around Fuji-san