Editorial Team
How The Standard Is Made
Run from Japan and organised into desks. Every article is credited to the desk that covers its subject, and every date, price and timetable is checked against primary sources on the day of writing.
Editorial Team
Editors & Writers
The Standard Japan is run from Japan and organised into desks: Travel, Food, Culture, Style, Arts & Nightlife and Living. Each article is credited to the desk that covers its subject.
Languages
English, Japanese
Coverage Areas
Our Editorial Values
Run from Japan
The site is run from Japan, and every article is checked against Japanese primary sources: operators, venues, and official tourism and government pages.
Editorial Independence
No one pays to be covered. Some articles carry affiliate links; they are disclosed at the top of the article and placed only where the article already recommends that kind of product. Education guides carry no affiliate links.
Cultural Authenticity
We prioritize authentic Japanese perspectives and experiences, going beyond surface-level tourist content.
Fact-Checked Content
All factual claims are verified and sourced. We update articles regularly to maintain accuracy.