Planning a short trip to Tokyo? This 3-day itinerary for women travelers blends cherry blossoms, rich culture, art, and ...

A pop-up store featuring the characters from Piapro and Sanrio will open up in Tokyo Station. Goods include shirts, keychains, and more.

Discover the best spas and saunas in Tokyo—from solo saunas to luxury retreats. Perfect for relaxation, wellness, and tattoo-friendly options.

Our guide to the top day trips from Tokyo promises natural beauty, relaxation and a welcome change of pace to recharge your social battery.

We've listed our five most read stories on The Mainichi news site, from top to bottom, that were published between May 3 and ...

Six Japanese food professionals — including four acclaimed chefs — took on what seemed to all of them like a near-impossible ...

Japan is a thrifter’s dream. At places like Book Off or Second Street, you’ll find cheap sweaters next to shelves of Louis ...

Lost something on the train? AI might help track it down, even if you thought it was gone for good. Public transportation service providers and other concerns in Japan are introducing artificial ...

From Tokyo, take the JR Tokaido or Yokosuka Line from Tokyo Station (30 minutes ... 10-minute ride from there brings you to Motomachi Shopping Street—a charming stretch lined with cobblestone ...

Lost in a sea of sushi spots and metro maps, Joanne Karcz finds her footing – and her appetite – with the help of a food tour I needed help. Feeling overwhelmed when planning my first trip to Japan, I ...

At many major subway stations across the capital, commuters can grab a meal, shop for groceries or even visit a clinic — ...