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Culture

Navigating cultural differences, stereotypes and generational values

The best books of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli universe

‘Eating Wild Japan’ tracks the culture of foraged foods with a guide to plants and recipes

With Japanese literature in translation finally breaching feminist frontiers, what’s next?

Looking back at the Japanese literary icon 30 years after the translation of her debut novel ‘Kitchen’

Navigating cultural differences, stereotypes and generational values

How the Karate Kid franchise perpetuates and problematizes an American fantasy

February 26 – March 4

February 19 – February 25

The comedian helping body positivity bloom in Japan

Enjoy food from the best in the comfort of home

Celebrate Italian culinary heritage with a Japanese twist this winter

Our favorite multisensory mocktails, vegan wine and more in Roppongi

DevilCraft co-founder Mike Grant explains why this neighborhood is the go-to for craft beer in the capital

Neo-izakayas, famous dessert joints and international eateries abound in Nakameguro’s lesser known neighbor

The best books of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli universe

‘Eating Wild Japan’ tracks the culture of foraged foods with a guide to plants and recipes

With Japanese literature in translation finally breaching feminist frontiers, what’s next?

Looking back at the Japanese literary icon 30 years after the translation of her debut novel ‘Kitchen’