A generation of young curators, artists and historians in Asakusa, Harajuku and beyond are challenging how the capital preserves and celebrates its past.
Three community-led initiatives across Tokyo show how accessible neighbourhood resources—from farmers' markets to local nutrition workshops—are reshaping how residents eat.
Tokyo's retail and food sectors are navigating labour shortages and inflation in ways that will reshape how residents eat, shop, and spend this summer.
With Japan's labour shortage deepening and visa reforms under review, foreign residents in Shinjuku, Ikebukuro and beyond must navigate a pivotal moment that will reshape their futures here.
From emerging designer studios in Harajuku to textile workshops in Nishi-Asakusa, here's where to immerse yourself in Tokyo's thriving creative scene this summer.
From guided park walks to subsidised onsen visits, Tokyo's public health system offers surprising opportunities for older adults to stay mobile and well without breaking the bank.
As muralists transform overlooked districts into Instagram destinations, landlords, city planners, and artists themselves are clashing over who gets to shape Tokyo's urban canvas.
A lesser-known collective in Azabu-Juban is quietly becoming the city's most integrated space for holistic practice—and it's accessible beyond the typical luxury wellness bubble.
From Minato's clinic clusters to corporate wellness programs, Tokyo residents are ditching reactive medicine for proactive health checks—and the city's healthcare system is adapting fast.
As supply chains fracture across the Middle East and Latin America, Tokyo residents face hidden price pressures on everyday essentials—and it's just the beginning.
From Shibuya to Shinjuku, entrepreneurs are navigating rising costs and changing habits as mid-year economic signals reshape the competitive landscape.
As inflation pressures persist and consumer spending patterns shift, Tokyo's business leaders must navigate a complex landscape of rising operational costs and changing investment priorities.
From Akasaka's corporate labs to Odaiba's innovation hubs, Tokyo's unique blend of density, regulation, and engineering tradition is forging a distinctive path in global sustainability.
Once a bohemian theatre district, Tokyo's coolest neighbourhood is experiencing a seismic shift as international digital nomads reshape its cafés, housing market, and social fabric.
