The gyaru subculture originated in Shibuya, Tokyo in the 1990s as a reaction to the "good girl" standards expected of Japanese women at the time. Gyaru are known for being: Cheerful, Loud, Strong, ...

Uncover the hidden gems and must-see landmarks of Tokyo. From historic temples to futuristic skyscrapers, Tokyo has it all.

Yes, there are plenty of department stores in Japan that sell streetwear. Especially in Tokyo, visit Lumine and Isetan in Shinjuku, Mitsukoshi in Nihonbashi, and Shibuya 109 in Shibuya. What is ...

Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward plans to extend its ban on drinking on the streets to cover the entire year, while Shinjuku Ward is taking its first measures to deal with crowds of Halloween revelers.

The show, called “Ao no Dokutsu (blue cave) Shibuya,” features about 600,000 blue LEDs along an 800-meter stretch between Shibuya Koen-dori street and rows of zelkova trees in Yoyogi Park in ...

Set to open in the Shibuya Miyashita Park complex, just a short stroll north from Shibuya Station in downtown Tokyo, is Norionigiriya-san. “Norionigiriya” would ordinarily mean “shop that sells ...

Game No. 109’s difficulty: 2.5 out of 5 Scroll below for one answer in each of the four categories. Yellow: CAPTAIN Green: OWLS ...

Record numbers of tourists flocked to Japan last year, figures showed Wednesday, as the weak yen bolstered the appeal of the "bucket list" destination despite overcrowding complaints in hotspots like ...

Money expert Martin Lewis is urging state pensioners to get an extra £109 per week from the Department of Work and Pensions if they meet one of four or more conditions. Speaking on The Martin ...