Odd-yet-interesting tales of Japan’s postal system.

In Tokyo, you have to dig a bit to find the best restaurants with terrace seating, but just under the surface, there are plenty of world-class restaurants and cafes that fit this bill. Here is a list of our favorite restaurants with terrace seats in Roppongi, Tokyo.

From 5-star fiction to serious examinations of Japan’s politics and governance, here are 31 book recommendations to fill out your summer reading list.