Time Out polled 20,000 city-dwellers and local experts to find the 51 coolest neighborhoods in the world, based on culture, fun, community and more.

Colonia Americana in Guadalajara is No.1, with Tokyo's Shimokitazawa fourth.

【Tokyo Partnership Oath System】

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Tuesday began accepting applications from sexual minorities to have their partnerships publicly recognized, ahead of the program's launch on Nov. 1.

Applications under the so-called Tokyo Partnership Oath System are in principle conducted online, including the issuance of certificates showing they have been received, to protect the privacy of applicants.

Japan does not legally recognize same-sex marriage, but couples who obtain a certificate under the system will be able to apply for municipal housing and be briefed on their partner's medical condition at municipal hospitals.

To apply, at least one partner must be a sexual minority and reside, work or attend school in Tokyo. The couple should both be legal adults. The system is not limited by nationality as long as the requirements are met.

このポッドキャストは日本語を勉強している大人の学習者に向けたエピソードを発信していきます。

これから日本に住む予定なのに、日本の文化がわからない。

日本に住んでいるけど、まだ上手に日本語を聞いたり話したりできない。

日本語能力試験のテキストは退屈に感じる。

そんなみなさんのために、日本語学習のTIPSだけでなく、日本で生活する上で知っておきたいニュース、食文化、マナー、歴史など、多岐にわたるテーマを楽しくお届けします。

是非全エピソード制覇して、日本人より、日本通になっちゃってください。

【Domestic Tourism Subsidy Program】

Japan will run a new domestic tourism subsidy program from Oct. 11 to late December as part of efforts to spur domestic tourism and revive the coronavirus-hit economy. The National Travel Discount will provide the equivalent of up to ¥11,000 ($77) in discounts and coupons per traveler per day, which can be used for meals, shopping and accommodation expenses.