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While COVID-19 was the final nail in the coffin for many of the country's smaller festivals, others have clung on and are making a determined comeback this year.

Rents keep climbing, while incomes keep falling. Whats the solution?

Tokyo’s 23 special wards, known as ku (区) in Japanese, function more or less on an equivalent level to a municipality. They make up the entire eastern part of Tokyo Prefecture and form the “heart” of the city, while the western part of the pr...

San Francisco and Tokyo have very different approaches to affordable housing. Guess which one works?

While some fireworks events highlight tourist attractions, others go along with traditional local matsuri festivals. Here are some of my favorite festivals.

Though the weather can be dreary, there are plenty of events and festivals to enjoy, like Reggae Fest and indoor beer gardens.

Here, we'll introduce you to some of the most exciting events and festivals that you can attend. Get ready to have fun and make some unforgettable memories!

"We’re looking at a completely blank slate in terms of future developments" - Square Enixs stuffed slate of releases ov...

Want to get to know this overwhelming city a little better? Here are 10 lesser-known highlights that will make you feel like a local.

Chinese national suspected of ordering robbery