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Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Sleeping Aids in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Sleeping Aids in Japan

Top products for a better night’s sleep in Japan
The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture

The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture

The power of harmony and collaboration
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury

Debuting in Kyoto’s historic Gion district in spring 2026
How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan

How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan

A simple guide to the key types of banks, documents required and application process
English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more
Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Your realistic guide to navigating Japan’s trains like a local

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope February 28 – March 7

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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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Daruma Kuyo at Jindaiji Temple

Daruma Kuyo at Jindaiji Temple

Mar 03, 2025 at 9:00am ~ Mar 04, 2025 at 5:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Winter 2024

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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Culture

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems
Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This Winter 

Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This Winter 

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
A Tale of Edo Japan Timekeeping and Navigation

A Tale of Edo Japan Timekeeping and Navigation

Cat’s eyes, samurai hours, and the rise of the wadokei
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: yesnos

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: yesnos

Featured artist of February 2025
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Living

The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture

The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture

The power of harmony and collaboration
How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan

How to Open a Bank Account as a Foreign Resident in Japan

A simple guide to the key types of banks, documents required and application process
English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more
Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Mastering Train Etiquette in Japan: A Quiet Ride Through Culture

Your realistic guide to navigating Japan’s trains like a local
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Community

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more
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
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

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
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Travel

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems
Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury

Imperial Hotel, Kyoto: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Luxury

Debuting in Kyoto’s historic Gion district in spring 2026
JUNGLIA: Okinawa’s Ambitious New Theme Park Opens in July

JUNGLIA: Okinawa’s Ambitious New Theme Park Opens in July

PM Ishiba reaffirms the government’s commitment to Okinawa’s tourism
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
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Dining

Azabu’s New Luxury Bar and Lounge: The Tokyo

Azabu’s New Luxury Bar and Lounge: The Tokyo

A cutting-edge playground for adults

Good Eats: Great Tokyo Date Spots

Good Eats: Great Tokyo Date Spots

Surprise your partner and discover all the city has to offer
AOHATA 55 Turns 55: A Jam-Packed Celebration of Flavor

AOHATA 55 Turns 55: A Jam-Packed Celebration of Flavor

Celebrating breakfast in Japan
The Whales of August 

The Whales of August 

Movie-inspired custom cocktails in Shibuya
5 Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo – Editor’s Picks 2025

5 Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo – Editor’s Picks 2025

5 sushi spots you can’t miss
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
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Literature

Review of “Too Big To Care: Adopt Sustainable Business Practices or Embrace Defeat” by Glen S. Wood

Review of “Too Big To Care: Adopt Sustainable Business Practices or Embrace Defeat” by Glen S. Wood

Can big business be kinder to society?
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
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