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Based in Japan: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi)

Based in Japan: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi)

The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Heartburn Relief Medicine in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Heartburn Relief Medicine in Japan

Your go-to guide for effective heartburn remedies in Japan
Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Harris’ journey to both preserve and push the boundaries of an age-old tradition
Things to Do in Tokyo in January

Things to Do in Tokyo in January

A rundown of the best events in Tokyo this January
Kanazawa – A Taste of Old Japan

Kanazawa – A Taste of Old Japan

Kyoto’s charms without the hordes of tourists
Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery
Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats

Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats

The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope January 10 – January 17

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See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

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HandMade in Japan Festival: Winter 2025

HandMade in Japan Festival: Winter 2025

Jan 18, 2025 at 11:00am ~ Jan 19, 2025 at 6:00pm

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Winter 2024

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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Based in Japan: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi)

Based in Japan: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi)

The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris

Harris’ journey to both preserve and push the boundaries of an age-old tradition
10 Must-Read Japanese Novels of 2024

10 Must-Read Japanese Novels of 2024

From English translations of family dramas to thrilling mysteries and historical fiction
Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration

Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration

The appearance and restoration of samurai armor in Malta
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Living

Things to Do in Tokyo in January

Things to Do in Tokyo in January

A rundown of the best events in Tokyo this January
R1, R2, R3 Roppongi

R1, R2, R3 Roppongi

Stylish community hubs in Roppongi for drinking, dining and dancing
Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery
Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats

Love Hotels in Japan: From Edo-Era Eroticism to Modern Retreats

The storied past and present-day role of Japan’s love hotels
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Ambitious Development Project Set to Transform Tsukiji, Tokyo

Ambitious Development Project Set to Transform Tsukiji, Tokyo

Plans include a 50,000-seat stadium, green spaces and cultural hubs to reshape Tsukiji’s future
Metropolis Winter Issue 2024

Metropolis Winter Issue 2024

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY opening in March 2025

TAKANAWA GATEWAY CITY opening in March 2025

JR East’s largest mixed-use development promises to transform Takanawa into a cultural hub
Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
Metropolis Halloween Party Recap 2024

Metropolis Halloween Party Recap 2024

A night to remember
Hungary Brings Folk Music and Flavors to Expo 2025 Osaka

Hungary Brings Folk Music and Flavors to Expo 2025 Osaka

Multi-story pavilion to showcase Hungarian culture and business innovation
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Travel

Kanazawa – A Taste of Old Japan

Kanazawa – A Taste of Old Japan

Kyoto’s charms without the hordes of tourists
Why Southern Chiba Has Become the Perfect Getaway From Tokyo

Why Southern Chiba Has Become the Perfect Getaway From Tokyo

“Micro-Tourism” Trend Puts the Spotlight on Chiba
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel 

Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel 

Creativity in a waterside post town
8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo

8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo

Now there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes on your winter weekends off
Skiing Inside a Volcano in Japan: Hiking Mt. Yotei

Skiing Inside a Volcano in Japan: Hiking Mt. Yotei

Hiking Mt. Yotei without a guide
What to do in Winter in Okinawa?

What to do in Winter in Okinawa?

The ultimate cure for the winter blues
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Dining

R1, R2, R3 Roppongi

R1, R2, R3 Roppongi

Stylish community hubs in Roppongi for drinking, dining and dancing
Deep Tokyo: Savor the Flavors of the Edo Era 

Deep Tokyo: Savor the Flavors of the Edo Era 

Historic delicacies from soba and unagi to monkfish and more
Australian Christmas in Japan with bills’ First-Ever Christmas Dinner Course

Australian Christmas in Japan with bills’ First-Ever Christmas Dinner Course

Featuring a five-course feast and exquisite Australian wines

The Best Donuts in Tokyo 2024

The Best Donuts in Tokyo 2024

Our guide to the city’s best edible halos
Best Stollen in Tokyo for Christmas 2024

Best Stollen in Tokyo for Christmas 2024

The coziest winter dessert is back for Christmas
Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: French Food for the People

Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: French Food for the People

Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar
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Literature

Based in Japan: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi)

Based in Japan: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi)

The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
10 Must-Read Japanese Novels of 2024

10 Must-Read Japanese Novels of 2024

From English translations of family dramas to thrilling mysteries and historical fiction
Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

The English-language debut of “Tenshi Nikki” (“Angel Diaries”)
Fresh Ink: The Ramen of Thanatos – Or, Puckering Flavor

Fresh Ink: The Ramen of Thanatos – Or, Puckering Flavor

The English-language debut of philosopher Masaya Chiba
Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels

Dreams, desires and delusional thoughts on a journey far west
The True Story Behind the Hit Series Shogun: William Adams

The True Story Behind the Hit Series Shogun: William Adams

The intrepid English adventurer who inspired the hit series FX’s Shogun
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