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The Whales of August 

The Whales of August 

Movie-inspired custom cocktails in Shibuya
Buying Property in Tokyo

Buying Property in Tokyo

Expert guidance and advice for real estate investors from Hokushin Fudosan Group
Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change

Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change

Questioning beauty standards in Japan
Fumiaki Miura and Tokyo Philharmonic Set to Perform Alexey Shor at InClassica 2025 in Dubai

Fumiaki Miura and Tokyo Philharmonic Set to Perform Alexey Shor at InClassica 2025 in Dubai

‘A Unity Of Nations’ April 13, 2025

Is Japan’s Cultural Aversion to Public Noise Suppressing Its Birth Rate?

Is Japan’s Cultural Aversion to Public Noise Suppressing Its Birth Rate?

Is Japan’s silence pushing families away?
Based in Japan: Mr Yabatan’s Journey From Norway to Japanese Comedy Stardom

Based in Japan: Mr Yabatan’s Journey From Norway to Japanese Comedy Stardom

How a Norwegian content creator became a beloved face in Japan’s comedy scene
Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

One of the most prominent collectors of contemporary Japanese art

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope January 24 – January 31

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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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Drawing Kabuki: The First Public Exhibition of Treasured Ukiyo-e Prints

Drawing Kabuki: The First Public Exhibition of Treasured Ukiyo-e Prints

Jan 25, 2025 at 10:00am ~ Mar 23, 2025 at 5:00pm

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Winter 2024

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Culture

Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

One of the most prominent collectors of contemporary Japanese art
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 Irresistible Oris X Disney’s The Muppets Watches

The Irresistible Oris X Disney’s The Muppets Watches

A tribute to iconic characters
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
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Living

Buying Property in Tokyo

Buying Property in Tokyo

Expert guidance and advice for real estate investors from Hokushin Fudosan Group
Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change

Monolids Are Beautiful: A Conversation on Choice, Identity, and Change

Questioning beauty standards in Japan
Fumiaki Miura and Tokyo Philharmonic Set to Perform Alexey Shor at InClassica 2025 in Dubai

Fumiaki Miura and Tokyo Philharmonic Set to Perform Alexey Shor at InClassica 2025 in Dubai

‘A Unity Of Nations’ April 13, 2025

Is Japan’s Cultural Aversion to Public Noise Suppressing Its Birth Rate?

Is Japan’s Cultural Aversion to Public Noise Suppressing Its Birth Rate?

Is Japan’s silence pushing families away?
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Community

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

The Whales of August 

The Whales of August 

Movie-inspired custom cocktails in Shibuya
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
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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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Movies

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