“The past is never dead,” William Faulkner famously wrote. “It’s not even past.” Faulkner wasn’t writing about Tokyo when he crafted those lines, but he easily could have been. Although it is ...

Hanako begins by tracing how Edo's merchant class expressed their wealth through subtle elegance in their fashion. At the Ichikura Kimono School, a kimono expert introduces the subtleties of dressing, ...

As far back as the beginning of the Meiji period, there was a movement demanding the establishment of a museum to permanently display contemporary art. Although the petition was taken up several times ...

Take a look at how this cosmopolitan city has changed over time, while its lure and appeal continue to inspire. 10 min read Tokyo is one of the most cutting-edge, futuristic cities in the world. Even ...

One of my favorite things to do when I have some spare time is to take a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood. Whether it’s while traveling or in the same city I’ve lived in for years, there’s ...