Tokyo’s old soul is alive and well. This month, we discover its essence in a retro shotengai, explore its renaissance in modern Japan, and find it in everyday moments on the city streets. Plus: Japan's Archaic Sex Crime Laws Are Finally Changing, Secret Gardens in Tokyo, and Is North Korea a Real Threat?

The Travel Issue: - Seoul Beauty Haul - 48 Hours in Kyushu's Saga - Where to go glamping in Japan - Follow the Cherry Blossoms from South to North Plus: 10 Ways to Enjoy Kagoshima, Narita Daytripping, Jet-Set Accessories, and Around Japan Through Movie Locations

Beck Plus Nine Other Top Festival Acts to Watch This Summer Chinatown: Explore Yokohama’s More Colorful Side “I Opened for the Beatles” Remembering That Budokan Show, 50 Years Back Also: Where to Go Hang Gliding, How to Plan a Wedding in Tokyo, and Meet “King Kohei” – Japan’s Champion Gymnast

In this month's issue: TOHOKU TRAVEL SPECIAL We begin our journey with one reader’s travels through Aomori, Fukushima, and Iwate, before discovering the many charms of Akita. PLUS Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Pet in Japan, Q&A with “Hibana” Author Naoki Matayoshi, and Judoka Warrior Ami Kondo.

Hidetoshi Nakata a soccer all-star on the sake trail. The Tokyo Marathon turns ten. Scaling Japan’s frozen heights.

Meet the hyperreal body artist, the illusionist, the contortionist, and the acrobat who are all helping to put the country on the global talent map. Plus we go inside Nara’s abandoned theme park, Q&A with chef Bill Granger, Japan’s child poverty crisis, and our Spring education special

The shopping special. 6 New Trends from Tokyo Fashion Week. 5 Interior Design Brands to Transform Your Living Space. 33 Designer Japanese Items for Your Home, Wardrobe, and Beauty Kit. Plus: Q&A with Ghost in the Shell Cast Feat. Scarlett Johansson, the Curious “Adult Wrapping” Therapy, and Win a Year’s Worth of Facials

Hirotada Ototake- No arms, no legs, no limits. Plus: Natsumi Hoshi Swims for Rio Gold, Getaways for Golden Week, Tokyo Area Guide, The Evolution of Cirque du Soleil, and Much More

The People of Okinawa Meet Three Locals Who Represent the Colorful and Creative Energy of the Islands Plus: Peek Inside Love Hotels, Snowsurfing in Fukushima, and Is Japan Biased Against Those with Disabilities?

Breaking the rules of kimono – a new book shatters antiquated views of this traditional garment. Plus: The boys for sale in Shinjuku Ni-chome, best sake of 2017, Japan's new emperor, and what really goes on inside "Terrace House."

In this issue: The Light & Dark of Creativity - Rising Stars from Fashion Week, Design Festa, and More - Capturing the Art of Bonsai - Where Do All the Ballerinas Go? - The Underbelly of Japan’s Entertainment Biz Plus: What to Do in Jimbocho, Why You Should Switch to Charcoal Soap, and Fall Foliage Travel Tips

2016's stranger things. Check out our review of the worst year in recent memory. Plus an exclusive Interview with Ryu Murakami, 31 Christmas Gift Ideas, and the Happy Bees on Ginza's Rooftops

Far from the Madding Crowd Secret Diving Spots, an Organic Farm, a Mountain Onsen, and Other Dreamy Getaways Also: Rediscovered Photos from WWII, Change the Way You Watch TV, Summer Drinks, and a Rio Sports Roundup

Hakone Travel Special: Plus: M83 Interview, Sake Beauty Secret ALSO: s, Faces of Tokyo’s LGBT Community, Hiromi Miyake Lifts for Gold, Best New Restaurants

With the March 2017 issue of Smart Weight Loss Tips Mag, we'll debunk common myths about weight loss and dieting, show you how to exercise and beat aging, share fast workouts, and more. Once you discover the benefits of healthy, wholesome living, you'll never want to go back to that fad diet again. If you want to learn how to shed fat and start feeling good both in the mind and body, you've come to the right place.

Craving an island getaway? It's closer than you think... Plus: A Day in the Life of a Rickshaw Driver, Summer Cruises in Tokyo, and Who is the Greatest Japanese Person Ever?

Yukata and Kimono Trend Report 2016 - Five style-defining brands that are reinventing tradition Sexism in the City - Will men and women ever be equal in Japan’s workforce? “We’re simply buying too much” - Change the way you shop Plus: The Plight of the Phantom Pig, Healthy Ice Cream, The Beauties of Akita, Q&A with Paralympics Athlete Saki Takakuwa

Looking back at the year that was. How to Stay True to Your Resolutions Snowboarding & Skiing in Honshu.

Tokyo, Japan and Gurgaon, India, January 16, 2013 - Daiichi Sankyo

If you are like me, you probably worry a lot about being caught in an investing trap. I am a recent player in the investment industry, with my only accomplishment being able to max out my IRA each year. I do not have a Plan B for my investing strategy; so I have tried to educate myself about other ways of investing in order to invest more actively or, at least, fortify my ongoing investments this year.

Dear Reader Happy New Year! A New Year means a fresh start, and whether that means you or your home, we have it covered. In this issue we get to grips with some of the latest work outs popping up across the region, take a look at the “new” superfoods set to take social media by storm and list the best places to dine out while on a diet. We also realise Christmas can be quite tiring so if you’re in need of a little rest or just want to escape the cold weather check out our spa feature. If your home is in need of a make-over you’ll love our interior section. We have tips on how to update the home on a budget and we reveal colour and trend forecasts for this year. And if January has you feeling blue, we’ve picked some of the biggest events taking place in 2017 to give you something to look forward to! Enjoy! Emma Kemsley