How Far Ahead to Book Japan's Hardest Restaurant Reservations
Japan has some of the best restaurants in the world, and some of the hardest to book. Here's how far ahead to plan.
Community Stories
Meet Masako Shiba, the Curator Bringing Tokyo's Art Scene to Brooklyn
For Masako Shiba, a business card isn't a formality, it's an invitation to connect. "In Japan, we give out business cards like candy," she laughs.
Visiting Japan
Best Things To Do in Japan: April 2026
Events we’re excited about this month. Grab your spot. April is peak cherry blossom season, and events across Japan match the energy. This month brings 130 sake breweries to Roppongi Hills, English rakugo in Asakusa, chopstick crafting in Omotesando, fragrance art in a Kyoto machiya, and a 3-day
Cash, Cards, or IC Cards? What Travelers Need to Know About Paying in Japan
You've got the big stuff covered: where to go, what to eat, how to get around. Here's what trips travelers up: how to pay.
Community Stories
How Oscar Dolan Built NYC's Only Sumo Wrestling Community
Kizuna (絆) means bonds in Japanese. Oscar Dolan built the only sumo wrestling community in NYC around exactly that idea.
Community Stories
How Already Late Bridges Tokyo and Brooklyn, One Show at a Time
Already Late is a Japanese-English indie band bridging Japan and America's music scenes, one Brooklyn show at a time.