The Pokémon franchise, short for "Pocket Monsters," began as a creative spark from designer Satoshi Tajiri, inspired by his ...

Tokyo Station is the largest train terminal in Japan, with trains arriving and departing on conventional lines, Shinkansen ...

The Tokyo metropolitan government has compiled a draft proposal to revise its accommodation tax system levied against hotel guests, switching from a flat-rate system to one that is fixed-rate and ...

As controversy over development around Seoul’s Jongmyo Shrine has emerged, the urban renewal model around Tokyo Station is ...

Words by Josh Zickert Several months prior to the April 2025 Sakura Sake Tour Patrik Wallner had linked me up with Japan’s Sennichiro Ozawa of the elite publication, The Skateboard Journal. The goal ...

These grand old stations have been reborn as destinations, blending the romance of rail's golden age with modern comfort and style. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, cities around the world built ...

Yukari Sakamoto is the author of Food Sake Tokyo and offers guided tours to markets in Tokyo. She is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, a sommelier, and a shochu advisor. We update this list ...

Tokyo has long been one of the most popular metropolitan destinations in Asia. With its speedy bullet trains, high-tech innovations and fantastic cuisine, there are plenty of reasons why this city ...

The Hoshinoya is a sanctuary among the skyscrapers of Japan’s CBD, which has its benefits despite not being the go-to tourist location. Forget the bustle of Shinjuku and enjoy a more central part of ...

TOKYO, Oct 7, 2025 - (JCN Newswire) - Anime Tokyo Station is an anime exhibition site focused on Japanese anime content, which has developed a devout fan base around the world. The facility attracts ...