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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.
Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking with 2026 Updates)

Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking with 2026 Updates)

Which country and city have the most Michelin stars, and why?
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
English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to pet hotels and pet-sitting services
Tokyo’s Best New Restaurants

Tokyo’s Best New Restaurants

From Michelin-starred newcomers to viral dining spots, these new restaurants in Tokyo are shaping the city’s food scene
Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 Out Now

Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 Out Now

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo

Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo

The best places to enjoy Thai cuisine across Tokyo

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope March 20 – 27

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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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SMART ENERGY WEEK March 2026

SMART ENERGY WEEK March 2026

Mar 17, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Mar 19, 2026 at 5:00pm

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International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan

MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

Celebrating spring at the National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo
Japanese Makeup Products Professionals Love in 2026

Japanese Makeup Products Professionals Love in 2026

J-beauty Picks—From Tokyo Sets to Hollywood red carpets and K-Pop Stages
Alternatives to the Cherry Blossom Hanami

Alternatives to the Cherry Blossom Hanami

Make the most out of your springtime by ditching sakura
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Living

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
English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

English-Speaking Pet Hotels in Tokyo

A comprehensive guide to pet hotels and pet-sitting services
Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Greater Tokyo’s unexpected spotlight, courtesy of one baby monkey.
Hanami: Best Spots to View Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo 2026

Hanami: Best Spots to View Cherry Blossoms in Tokyo 2026

Where to do hanami: Iconic & lesser-known sakura spots around Tokyo
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Community

Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 Out Now

Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 Out Now

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama

Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama

Escape the summer heat
Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Enjoy Japan’s favorite spring ritual safely
English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care
Fika in Tokyo: How a Swedish Coffee Ritual Is Helping Professionals Feel Less Alone

Fika in Tokyo: How a Swedish Coffee Ritual Is Helping Professionals Feel Less Alone

Intentional slowness to replace transactional networking.
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

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
Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Greater Tokyo’s unexpected spotlight, courtesy of one baby monkey.
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
Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

A low-cost taste of nomadic living
Teshima: Not Just Another Island

Teshima: Not Just Another Island

From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
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Dining

Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking with 2026 Updates)

Which City Has the Most Michelin Stars? (2025 Ranking with 2026 Updates)

Which country and city have the most Michelin stars, and why?
Tokyo’s Best New Restaurants

Tokyo’s Best New Restaurants

From Michelin-starred newcomers to viral dining spots, these new restaurants in Tokyo are shaping the city’s food scene
Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo

Best Thai Restaurants in Tokyo

The best places to enjoy Thai cuisine across Tokyo
The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo 

The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo 

Hunting for the crunchiest, nuttiest loaf in the capital
Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced

Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced

Award winners and local favorites
Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

Trust us, Tokyo’s brunch game is stronger than you might think

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Literature

Book Review: The Memory Police By Yoko Ogawa 

Book Review: The Memory Police By Yoko Ogawa 

Which do you trust: your memory or the crowd?

Book Review: “An I-Novel” by Minae Mizumura (Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter)

Book Review: “An I-Novel” by Minae Mizumura (Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter)

A bilingual meditation on navigating belonging in isolation
The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read

The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read

Honkaku, thrillers and crime sagas — Japan’s got it all
10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026

10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026

Read ahead of the flow by picking up these translated masterpieces as they hit global bookstore shelves
Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Literary symbol or cultural cliche?

How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

Wa – the art of balance by Kaki Okamura
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