Breaking Down Japan’s Top 3 Cities for Setting Up a Business
Setting up a business in Japan? Compare Tokyo, Fukuoka, and Osaka by real estate costs, visa incentives, and target industries to find your ideal launchpad.
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Befriending Your Fears in Japan
My friend and I were enjoying a juice and an oversized Chinese dinner in Nishi-Waseda, Shinjuku. One or two beers had been consumed, and we were in a state of satisfaction and happiness, masters of our own universe. Suddenly, the whole buzzing restaurant went spookily silent, and a roaring sound echoed while the entire restaurant…
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Stress-Free Tokyo Real Estate: The Power of a Licensed English-Speaking Agent
Buying property in Japan? Learn how bilingual, licensed Tokyo real estate agent Aki Shimizu protects foreign buyers from hidden risks and legal hurdles.
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The Beauty of Longevity: Care at the Keio University Center for Preventive Medicine
Discover optimal aging with the Keio University Center for Preventive Medicine in Tokyo. Explore English-friendly executive health checks in Azabudai Hills.
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Guide to the Best Japanese Gardens in Tokyo
Discover the best Japanese gardens in Tokyo. Escape the city’s hustle with our complete guide to historic, serene spots like Rikugi-en and Kiyosumi Gardens.
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Kozue Dunn: The Bilingual Tokyo Real Estate Agent Leading With Empathy
Looking for a bilingual real estate agent in Tokyo? Discover how Kozue Dunn uses deep market expertise and empathy to help expats and international buyers navigate the complex Japanese property market.
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Kids Coding in Tokyo: Code, Community and Jerk Chicken at AppQuest with Nagareyama Lead
Discover AppQuest: Tokyo’s bilingual kids coding workshop by Nagareyama LEAD. A 6-step STEM hackathon where students build real apps with pro developers.
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SusHi Tech Tokyo Pre-event Recap
SusHi Tech’s pre-event sets the tone for the upcoming SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 conference.
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Sakura-Inspired Food and Drinks for Spring
Discover the best sakura-inspired food and drinks in Tokyo this spring! Find out where to indulge in these limited-time seasonal menus.
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Where to View Tokyo’s Winter Illuminations
Explore Tokyo’s most stunning winter illuminations with this complete 2025–2026 guide to the city’s top Christmas light displays.
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Tokyo’s Best Christmas Markets in 2025
Tokyo is sure to sparkle with holiday magic this Christmas season with festive lights, exclusive Christmas markets and plenty of seasonal treats.
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Tokyo-Yokohama: World’s Second Most Innovative Cluster in 2025
The Tokyo-Yokohama cluster beat San Jose-San Francisco to rank second behind Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou in the 18th Global Innovation Index (GII), which measures innovation performance of 140 economies and reveals the top 100 innovation clusters. Just outside the top ten is Osaka–Kobe–Kyoto and Nagoya at 28th, while Japan ranked 12th in the GII’s 100 Most Innovative Economies, just…
