Culture

Ghibli fans outside Japan: this is your first look at Hayao Miyazaki’s latest film, also called 'The Boy and the Heron'

With Summer Night Museum 2023, you’ll be able to hang out till late – and for cheap – at some of Tokyo’s best museums

Hobbs’ ‘Two Lovers, in Structure’ mural on a multi-storey building in Toranomon is his biggest work to date

For ¥3,130, get two 24-hour Tokyo Metro passes plus free entry to Rikugien, The National Art Center and more

Binge-worthy, locally produced titles to add to your watch list

Learn about the history, flavours and techniques of Japanese cooking with Anthony Bourdain, David Chang, Niki Nakayama, Jiro Ono and more

Spoiler: it’s not all about Miyazaki

The Heisei era saw big developments in animation, evolving from hand-drawn works to cutting-edge computer graphics

Tokyo has one of the most exciting local music scenes in the world, with top-notch talents on display any night of the week

Tokyo is Asia's jazz capital, with great shows taking place daily in tiny bars and mega-clubs

A laidback drinking experience, music bars are known for their curated playlists and extensive vinyl collections

Vinyl records and good drinks go hand in hand. Here are the best record stores with bars in Tokyo