As startups flood Shibuya and venture capital surges, the city's innovation ecosystem grapples with labor exploitation, data privacy concerns, and environmental costs.
From emerging designer studios in Harajuku to cutting-edge textile workshops in Asakusa, here's where to immerse yourself in Tokyo's thriving creative ecosystem this summer.
Revised planning regulations targeting mid-rise mixed-use development are already triggering price corrections in Suginami and Musashino, challenging the capital's decades-long affordability crisis.
As younger residents flee the capital's crowded trains and cramped apartments, a quiet revolution is transforming forgotten green spaces into the city's most coveted social hubs.
After years of stagnant yields, high-end properties in premium Yamanote Line districts are delivering measurable capital appreciation and rental income that's reshaping investor strategy across the metropolitan region.
As stress-related illness rises across Japan's workforce, a growing network of accessible counselling clinics is transforming how the city approaches mindfulness and emotional wellness.
After years of gentrification anxiety, this beloved neighbourhood has found equilibrium between preservation and progress, drawing a new generation back to its creative roots.
A new generation of independent producers is transforming intimate venues across Shimokitazawa and Harajuku, challenging the dominance of corporate theatre chains.
Rising foot traffic in Shibuya and Shinjuku masks deeper challenges as retailers grapple with inflation, staffing pressures, and changing spending patterns heading into the second half of 2026.
From riverside walks in Asakusa to meditation groups in Shibuya, everyday Tokyoites are discovering that stress relief doesn't require a retreat—just a community.
From convenience stores in Shibuya to restaurants in Asakusa, artificial intelligence is solving practical problems that affect millions of commuters and shoppers every single day.
Ward administrators and urban planners warn that revitalizing aging residential districts requires urgent intervention, even as budget constraints limit options.
From riverside cycling paths to Olympic-grade triathlon courses, Tokyo's evolving infrastructure is attracting serious athletes and reshaping how the city embraces endurance sports.
The eight-member team from Shibuya is redefining competitive sport climbing in Japan with an aggressive training regimen and a fresh approach to athlete welfare.
