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Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

A journey through the Three Star Road, where ancient crafts, hidden villages, and modern creativity converge
Imperial Treasure Ginza: A Celebration of Chinese Fine Dining in the Heart of Tokyo

Imperial Treasure Ginza: A Celebration of Chinese Fine Dining in the Heart of Tokyo

A refined dining experience that blends Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine with Japanese ingredients and aesthetics
Why Japanese People Don’t Say “I Love You”

Why Japanese People Don’t Say “I Love You”

Unpacking the quiet ways love gets expressed in Japan
Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo 

Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo 

How to ride public transport safely and report an incident

Best Room Fans in Japan

Best Room Fans in Japan

Top Picks for Every Need, From Small Spaces to Quiet Options

Enoshima Day Trip: Caves, Shrines, Sea Views and a Taste of Mythology

Enoshima Day Trip: Caves, Shrines, Sea Views and a Taste of Mythology

Escape the city with a stunning Enoshima day trip
English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2025

English-Speaking Clinics in Tokyo 2025

The ultimate guide to healthcare

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope May 9 – May 16

Horoscope

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.

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

Design Museum Japan Exhibition 2025 – Collecting and Connecting Japanese Design

Design Museum Japan Exhibition 2025 – Collecting and Connecting Japanese Design

May 15, 2025 at 10:00am ~ May 25, 2025 at 6:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Spring 2025

Spring 2025

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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Discover Top Fashion Brands in Tokyo: From Streetwear to Whimsical Styles

Discover Top Fashion Brands in Tokyo: From Streetwear to Whimsical Styles

Explore the best local brands shaping Tokyo’s fashion scene
The 9 Most Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read

The 9 Most Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read

Love, identity, and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Your Essential Sumo Wrestling Vocabulary Guide

Your Essential Sumo Wrestling Vocabulary Guide

Ready to wrestle? Prepare for the upcoming sumo tournament with this sumo wrestling vocabulary guide and master the essential lingo and must-know moves.
IKO Art Discoveries Launches with MASAMI: A New Chapter in Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Tokyo

IKO Art Discoveries Launches with MASAMI: A New Chapter in Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Tokyo

An immersive new exhibition invites Tokyo-ites to explore art, nature and connection through the eyes of Japanese artist MASAMI
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Living

Imperial Treasure Ginza: A Celebration of Chinese Fine Dining in the Heart of Tokyo

Imperial Treasure Ginza: A Celebration of Chinese Fine Dining in the Heart of Tokyo

A refined dining experience that blends Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine with Japanese ingredients and aesthetics
Why Japanese People Don’t Say “I Love You”

Why Japanese People Don’t Say “I Love You”

Unpacking the quiet ways love gets expressed in Japan
Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo 

Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo 

How to ride public transport safely and report an incident

Best Room Fans in Japan

Best Room Fans in Japan

Top Picks for Every Need, From Small Spaces to Quiet Options

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Community

Executive Fight Night 2025

Executive Fight Night 2025

Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
International Summer Schools in Japan for 2025

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2025

Key dates and fun options for your little ones

Funeral Support Services in Japan

Funeral Support Services in Japan

Bilingual compassion, care and peace of mind
Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law

Getting Divorced in Japan: Under Japanese Law

Japanese law: everyday legal issues explained
Food Fair at Saint Maur International School 2025

Food Fair at Saint Maur International School 2025

Celebrate Global Flavors and Local Connections
Metropolis and DME WORLD Present: New Lex Tokyo

Metropolis and DME WORLD Present: New Lex Tokyo

Lex Legends – The Ultimate Throwback Experience – Join us for a Night of R&B, Funk, and 90s Vibes
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Travel

Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

A journey through the Three Star Road, where ancient crafts, hidden villages, and modern creativity converge
Enoshima Day Trip: Caves, Shrines, Sea Views and a Taste of Mythology

Enoshima Day Trip: Caves, Shrines, Sea Views and a Taste of Mythology

Escape the city with a stunning Enoshima day trip
Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo

Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo

Escape the city with open-air hot tubs, a fire pit, and a private theater just 90 minutes from Shinjuku
Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food, and Hidden Gems in Okinawa

Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food, and Hidden Gems in Okinawa

From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings, here’s how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape
JUNGLIA: Okinawa’s Ambitious New Theme Park Opens in July

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

Live out your Jurassic Park dreams
11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo

11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo

Escape to Nature with These Cafés Near Tokyo
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Dining

Imperial Treasure Ginza: A Celebration of Chinese Fine Dining in the Heart of Tokyo

Imperial Treasure Ginza: A Celebration of Chinese Fine Dining in the Heart of Tokyo

A refined dining experience that blends Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine with Japanese ingredients and aesthetics
Tokyo’s Best Filipino Restaurants

Tokyo’s Best Filipino Restaurants

The best spots to dine

Where to Drink Japanese Tea in Tokyo: Matcha, Houjicha and Wagashi

Where to Drink Japanese Tea in Tokyo: Matcha, Houjicha and Wagashi

Where to go for an authentic steep
Mediterranean Comfort with an Aussie Twist: bills Launches New Spring/Summer 2025 Menu in Japan

Mediterranean Comfort with an Aussie Twist: bills Launches New Spring/Summer 2025 Menu in Japan

Fresh produce, bright flavors, and wine-ready plates define the newest seasonal lineup at bills Japan
apothéose: A French-Japanese Culinary Fusion in Tokyo

apothéose: A French-Japanese Culinary Fusion in Tokyo

A Michelin-starred journey through chef Kitamura’s French-Japanese fusion
TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025

TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025

A bold new era of entertainment dining in Tokyo begins
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Literature

The 9 Most Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read

The 9 Most Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read

Love, identity, and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

A chillingly plausible future
Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi

Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi

Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen…
Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)

Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)

A quietly devastating and masterfully surreal debut
Healing Japanese Fiction Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug

Healing Japanese Fiction Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug

Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy
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?
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