Japan is the only country in the G7 that doesn’t legally recognize same-sex marriage, effectively preventing gay marriage in ...

☆Spring Breeze Wine Party☆ (日本語は英語の下にございます) Event Salon is teaming up with Metropolis Japan again!! Join us for an elegant afternoon of wine, where the spring breeze gently embraces you on a beautiful ...

Societies have countless ways of drawing lines between who is considered an insider and who isn’t. Some are straightforward—citizenship, visas, legal status. Others are more subtle, and in that ...

Test earthquake simulators, fight mock fires and more at Tokyo’s free disaster training center. Learn how to handle a real ...

The loss of a loved one is difficult even in the easiest of circumstances, but when you throw in things like language and cultural barriers, geographic distance, and bureaucracy, mental and emotional ...

Join us for an evening of impact and inspiration at the Asian University for Women (AUW) Fundraising Gala 2025. This annual event supports AUW, a leading institution in Bangladesh dedicated to ...

Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park located in northern Okinawa’s lush jungle, is set to open in July 2025—and it’s unlike anything the island has seen before. Located in the UNESCO-protected region of ...

Japan’s credit system can be confusing, and many foreign residents struggle to get their first credit card. This guide breaks down how Japan’s credit system works, introduces the two main credit ...

With cherry blossoms in full bloom, Tokyo’s outdoor scene comes alive in April—not just with petals, but with a lineup of quirky pop-up stores and limited-time exhibitions. From seasonal sweets to ...