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The Heike Story: A 13th Century Epic Turned Modern Anime Triumph

The director of A Silent Voice’s masterful take on historical Japanese literature

Tokyo Music Scene: New Japan Releases this November

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan

Tokyo Music Scene: New Japan Releases this October

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan

Osamu Dazai

A, Autumn

Riding the Winds of Change

A day in the life of Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s executive chef

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Dec. 3 – Dec. 9.

COVID-19 in Japan: Important Updates and Resources

What you need to know about the coronavirus in Japan

Opening Doors to Para Sports

How Tokyo is creating opportunities for people with disabilities

What’s Happening in Tokyo This December?

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this December

No More Chuuka

Finding the closest thing to authentic Chinese food in Tokyo

Behind the Counter

Introducing Tokyo’s most charismatic chefs

Italian Cuisine Week 2021

Celebrating the rich history and versatility of Italian food and culture

The ARMANI / RISTORANTE Autumn Menu

Traditional Italian comfort food with technical flair

The Quest for the Best Autumn Conbini Snacks

We tried 72 of Japan’s autumn conbini snacks so you don’t have to

Osamu Dazai

A, Autumn

What’s New in Translation?

Two newly translated Japanese novels to read this autumn

So You Thought You Didn’t Like Manga?

A dive into the English-language side of Japan’s alternative manga world

Life Is Elsewhere/Burn Your Flags

Japan-based author Iain Maloney’s latest work

The Tokyo Sakura Tram Line

Touring Tokyo’s hidden backyard

A Guide to the Magic of Matsue

Japan’s city of water

Heartlands: Ebisu

Eat, drink and be merry in Ebisu

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How a local taxi firm and a fruit farm are reviving Fukushima’s economy

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