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Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
Your Official “Hometown” Is the Imperial Palace? Welcome to Japan’s Honseki System

Your Official “Hometown” Is the Imperial Palace? Welcome to Japan’s Honseki System

The bizarre loophole that’s turning castles, stadiums and airports into official family homes
10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books

10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books

Quirky spots to find cheap English books in Tokyo

What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

Pleasure and prose in ‘Killing Commendatore’ and other novels
Ukiyo: Creative Cuisine in Yoyogi-Uehara

Ukiyo: Creative Cuisine in Yoyogi-Uehara

Elevating Japanese ingredients into a sophisticated dining experience
Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo

Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo

The best shops in the city, with map links to find them

Is There Hantavirus in Japan?

Is There Hantavirus in Japan?

A guide to history, risk, and the 2026 cruise ship outbreak

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Culture

What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

Pleasure and prose in ‘Killing Commendatore’ and other novels
The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

How would you rank your favorite Japanese cinema?

Audemars Piguet x Swatch’s “Royal Pop” Watch Lands in Tokyo on May 16

Audemars Piguet x Swatch’s “Royal Pop” Watch Lands in Tokyo on May 16

Eight pocket watches, three stores, one per person. Your complete drop guide.
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan

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Living

Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
Your Official “Hometown” Is the Imperial Palace? Welcome to Japan’s Honseki System

Your Official “Hometown” Is the Imperial Palace? Welcome to Japan’s Honseki System

The bizarre loophole that’s turning castles, stadiums and airports into official family homes
10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books

10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books

Quirky spots to find cheap English books in Tokyo

Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo

Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo

The best shops in the city, with map links to find them

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Community

Is There Hantavirus in Japan?

Is There Hantavirus in Japan?

A guide to history, risk, and the 2026 cruise ship outbreak
Executive Fight Night 2026

Executive Fight Night 2026

Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

Key dates and fun options for your little ones

Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Inside Tokyo’s paid clinical research program for foreigners—compensation, eligibility and what the experience is actually like
Have You Explored The New Takanawa Gateway City Yet In Tokyo? 

Have You Explored The New Takanawa Gateway City Yet In Tokyo? 

A next-generation district built around innovation, culture and global exchange
Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland

Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland

A home-away-from-home for your pet, with an English-speaking team
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Travel

Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo

Where to Swim, Surf and Splash Near Tokyo

Editor’s pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
Hilton’s Ultimate Island-Hopping Guide to Okinawa

Hilton’s Ultimate Island-Hopping Guide to Okinawa

Seven unique stays. One unforgettable island chain. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.
Is Hokkaido Warm in the Summer?

Is Hokkaido Warm in the Summer?

Here is what the locals say.
What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry
Cape Ashizuri Travel Guide: Temples, Typhoons and Ocean Views at Shikoku’s Southern Tip

Cape Ashizuri Travel Guide: Temples, Typhoons and Ocean Views at Shikoku’s Southern Tip

Simon Rowe braves the storms and heads down to Shikoku’s “Typhoon Ginza,” Cape Ashizuri.
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
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Dining

Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills
Ukiyo: Creative Cuisine in Yoyogi-Uehara

Ukiyo: Creative Cuisine in Yoyogi-Uehara

Elevating Japanese ingredients into a sophisticated dining experience
Food Fantasies: Japanese Aphrodisiacs

Food Fantasies: Japanese Aphrodisiacs

The exotic and erotic foods of Japan to titillate your taste buds, and more
5 Tokyo Restaurants Serving Meals That Feel Like Art

5 Tokyo Restaurants Serving Meals That Feel Like Art

Good Eats: The Art of Attention
Japanese Luxury Fruits and Where to Find Them in Tokyo

Japanese Luxury Fruits and Where to Find Them in Tokyo

Where to buy fancy fruit and why it costs so much
Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Celebrate Easter with treats that are equally beautiful and delicious
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Literature

What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

Pleasure and prose in ‘Killing Commendatore’ and other novels
Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

a sharp and uncompromising voice in modern Japanese fiction
Book Review: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

Book Review: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

A quiet return to memory, longing and surreal boundaries
Inside the 2026 Akutagawa & Naoki Prizes

Inside the 2026 Akutagawa & Naoki Prizes

The Most Prestigious Prizes in Japanese Literature
Your Japanese Summer Reading List 2026

Your Japanese Summer Reading List 2026

Our best new recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Literary symbol or cultural cliche?

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Japanese Movies

The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

How would you rank your favorite Japanese cinema?

The Most Handsome Anime Crushes of 2026

The Most Handsome Anime Crushes of 2026

The hottest heartthrobs this year
7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

So you can sob while practicing your Japanese listening skills
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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