Tokyo Metro began a trial at Kita-Senju Station to use technology to distribute passenger loads more evenly across train cars.

In this week’s news roundup, we report on Lawson’s new ¥297 bentos and what they say about changing consumer habits in Japan.

As fewer people support Japan’s shrines and temples, how are these religious institutions adapting to survive?

Attending a wedding in Japan is a memorable experience, but for international guests, it can also feel like navigating a ...

In October 2022, Tokyo’s official tourism site declared the fully private sauna one of the city’s latest trends. Barrels were appearing on Tokyo rooftops ...

On Tuesday, the players of Italian water-polo powerhouse Pro Recco walked across the Shibuya crossing barefoot in their swimsuits and caps.

This anniversary event marks 35 years of Sanrio Puroland. To celebrate, the theme park will offer a variety of special ...

Set in the "Space Museum," a former observatory, this new real escape game unfolds an original story about a secret hidden in the museum and a looming crisis for Earth.

In this interactive mystery game inside the Xeoxy escape room center, you play as a member of "Peace Keeper," an organization working covertly to protect world peace. Your latest target is a research ...

Secret of the Mermaid Island,” this hands-on puzzle-solving event is set across the Tokyo Metro network. Armed with a dedicated kit, participants take on a series of puzzles hidden at subway stations ...

This autumn, the city of Maebashi transforms its central district into a walkable art festival for its debut edition of ...

"ICC Annual" is an exhibition covering a range of contemporary expression across today's media environment, including media art.