Are you in a ramen rut? Why not try something unique? Tokyo has countless ramen shops with mouthwatering limited-edition bowls that push the boundaries of ramen. Here are seven ramen restaurants that offer innovative limited-edition specials on a regular basis, from pizza ramen to cheesy bacon, pineapple ramen to lobster wagyu. Check each restaurant’s social […] The post Unique Tokyo Ramen: Where to Eat the Most Unusual Noodles in the City appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

With sunscreen becoming a part of everyone’s morning skincare routine, the days of tanning lotion and parents nagging about properly applying sunscreen seem like a distant memory. It’s also helpful that Japan, the land of the rising sun, ironically fears the sun more than most countries, and has developed an incredible selection of advanced sunscreen […] The post A Complete Guide to Japanese Sunscreens: The Best Products to Survive the Summer appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

As the weather warms up, Tokyo comes to life with a plethora of exciting events, activities and collaborations. Just announced is the 20th Anniversary Monster Hunter VR exhibition happening in Roppongi. To keep the monster theme going, we’re sharing a look at a rare item, a sculpted Godzilla wallet that you can purchase for yourself […] The post Pokemon Makeup and Tokyo DisneySea’s ¥320 Billion Park Expansion | Entertainment Round Up appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

If you happen to walk past the izakaya Kadoya in the Mukojima district of northeastern Tokyo, you’ll notice a sign that reads “Japanese Language Only.” The owner of the establishment caused a bit of a social media storm last month when he tweeted about a “white couple” that came into his store.   ‘Make an Effort to Speak Japanese […] The post Izakaya Owner Defends ‘Japanese Language Only’ Policy appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

Have you ever looked at Pikachu’s cheeks and wondered how you too could achieve such a healthy glow? This new collaboration between Japanese makeup brand &be and Pokemon might give you the answer. Just in time for summer the &be base makeup line is getting the Pokemon treatment with this wholesome looking collaboration. What Makes […] The post The &be x Pokémon Makeup Collection is Perfect for Summer appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

Don’t be surprised if you spot people sporting long, glittery nails and big socks over bare legs on the train, and it’s best to expect queues at the puri-kura machines. Japanese “gyaru” culture is back. What is Gyaru? “Gyaru” is a transliteration of the English word “gal,” and the gyaru aesthetic is characterized by a […] The post Japan’s Gyaru Revival appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

This week’s news roundup is dominated by crime. We report on Wednesday’s murder in Shinjuku as Toshino Hirasawa is stabbed to death, allegedly by a man who previously stalked her. Two more people have been arrested in connection with the charred bodies of a Tokyo couple discovered in Nasu last month. And Shohei Ohtani’s former […] The post Shinjuku Murder Raises More Questions About Japan’s Anti-Stalking Law | News Roundup appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

Just when you thought Disney couldn’t get any more magical, a theme park expansion is announced. Tokyo DisneySea has just confirmed that a new section will be opening in June. The area is called Fantasy Springs and is based on three of the company’s most whimsical titles: Frozen, Tangled and Peter Pan. It Cost How […] The post Tokyo DisneySea Unveils Its New ¥320 Billion Park Expansion appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

You might expect to be asked what your blood type is at the doctor’s office, but in Japan, it’s a normal part of everyday conversation. The western world has astrology, while Japan has ketsuekigata, or blood type personalities. Though not based on science, the theory is that your blood type dictates your personality. This theory […] The post Japan’s Blood Type Personalities: A Guide to Ketsuekigata appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more

Pasco Shikishima Corporation announced on Tuesday that it is recalling around 104,000 units of its Chojuku sliced bread after parts of at least one rat had contaminated the product. On Sunday morning, the company received an email from a customer in Gunma Prefecture who wrote: “There’s a foreign object in my bread. It could be […] The post Rat Parts Discovered in Chojuku Bread appeared first on Tokyo Weekender ..read more