The abolishment of the hanko is among Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide’s reforms and a bold move to streamline Japan’s notoriously tedious paperwork requirements. Here’s what you should know about what hanko abolishment means for you.  

We have compiled a list of places with English-speaking medical staff where you can get the flu vaccine shot in Tokyo.

We’ve gathered a selection of our favorite Halloween-themed dining, drinks, accommodations, and more for creating a memorable Halloween in Tokyo — all while staying safe yourself and keeping your party friends safe, too.