Summer Festivals in Tokyo
This summer, many of the traditional festivals that have been on hold are back. These are some of the matsuri to check out in Tokyo, from the Shinjuku Eisa festival to the Harajuku Omotesando Super Yosakoi and more.
The Best Father’s Day Gifts For Every Type of Dad
With Father’s Day around the corner, we’ve come up with six of the best gifts for every type of dad. Whether he is a sake enthusiast, a businessman, or loves to travel, we have the best gift ideas for him.
Seven Places in Tokyo to Have an Outdoor Barbecue
There are plenty of things you can do to enjoy the outdoors, but sometimes the right answer is simply to have a barbecue. Here are some spots around Tokyo where you can enjoy one.
Biggest Sports Rivalries in Japan
When their team rivals another team, their fans also become rivals—often for life. This breeds a sense of competition and is often good for the sports themselves, so here are some of the biggest sports rivalries in Japan.
Discover the Power of Managerial Coaching with Free Workshops
Managerial coaching can help bring out your team’s best. Discover some key techniques with these free training sessions led by a business expert.
Wayback Burgers Arrives in Tokyo
Wayback Burgers has launched in Japan, aiming to introduce its classic American style while innovating in a new market. GoConnect takes a look at ways that the brand will challenge the formula of expansion for franchises in Asia.
Interview with an Olympian: Kaito Streets
It’s rare to be able to speak face to face with someone who stands at the top of their field. It may be even rarer to be able to sit down and have a conversation with an Olympian.
Harry Potter: A History of Magic
Read more about an exhibition featuring some of the original sketches, manuscripts and illustrations for the beloved Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts series.
North From Tokyo
One trip that you can enjoy over a long weekend takes you from Tokyo’s city center to fascinating destinations in Fukushima and Tochigi prefectures, where you can learn about the time of the shoguns, try your hand at time-honored crafts and feast on delicious cuisine.
Setsubun: Japan’s Holiday of Changing Seasons
Before the flowers start to blossom, take part in Setsubun. This year, the holiday—whose name literally means “seasonal division”—falls on Thursday, February 3. We take a look at the history and traditions of this venerable celebration.
Discover Bunraku with The National Theatre – Tokyo
Find out more about this venerable performing art that combines music, narration and puppetry for an unforgettable experience, and learn about how you can see it for yourself with guidance in English.
Here’s Why You Should Go to Expat Expo 2021
Expat Expo is finally back for 2021. The biggest expo for international residents in Tokyo has returned with a great lineup of performances, games, products, and services—all delivered in English.