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Pizza Marumo

Inside the Ebisu pizzeria, where a 24-hour ferment and a custom wood-fired oven turn kombu and bonito into one of the world’s best pizzas

Spend a Day at BOTANICAL POOL CLUB, Japan’s Bali-Esque Pool Resort

BOTANICAL POOL CLUB’s summer day pass includes pools, saunas and a poolside BBQ, just in time for summer

Keito Nakamura: The Goalscorer Stepping Up in Mitoma’s Absence

With Kaoru Mitoma out injured, Keito Nakamura took his chance against the Netherlands, scoring Japan’s first goal of the tournament

The Best Skateparks in Tokyo

A skater’s guide to the best skateparks across Tokyo

Based in Japan: Luke Bridgford on Starting His Camping Car Venture

Finding freedom on four wheels

Must-Try Japanese Summer Foods

Cooling dishes, seasonal ingredients and refreshing sweets to eat through Japan’s hottest months

International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan

Your Weekly Horoscope June 12 – 19

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.

Events In Tokyo This Week

Global Citizen Live: Tokyo

Jun 18, 2026 at 6:30pm ~ Jun 18, 2026 at 9:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Spring 2026

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.

Events

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Mediterranean Wine Dinner at Tokyo American Club

Jun 27, 2026 at 5:45pm

Jun 27, 2026 at 9:15pm

LIFESTYLE Week TOKYO

Jun 24, 2026 at 10:00am

Jun 24, 2026 at 5:00pm

Robert Longo: Angels of the Maelstrom

Apr 16, 2026 at 4:00pm

Jun 17, 2026 at 8:00pm

Numata Fireworks Festival

Sep 12, 2026 at 7:00pm

Sep 12, 2026 at 7:45pm

ÔTerroirs – Savoie Wine Dinner

Jun 20, 2026 at 6:30pm

Jun 20, 2026 at 10:00pm

Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Aug 30, 2026 at 7:30pm

Aug 30, 2026 at 9:30pm

Formula E Tokyo Is Back—and This Time, It’s a Night Race

Jul 25, 2026 at 1:30pm

Jul 26, 2026 at 10:30pm

The Great Van Gogh Exhibition: Café Terrace at Night

May 29, 2026 at 9:00am

Aug 12, 2026 at 5:30pm

Culture

International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan

7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

So you can sob while practicing your Japanese listening skills

Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026

Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community

How to Wear and Style a Summer Yukata

Your guide to styling Japan’s most iconic seasonal garment

Living

The Best Skateparks in Tokyo

A skater’s guide to the best skateparks across Tokyo

Based in Japan: Luke Bridgford on Starting His Camping Car Venture

Finding freedom on four wheels

Your Guide to Surviving Rainy Season in Japan

Your complete guide to navigating the infamous tsuyu with confidence.

Where is Downtown Tokyo? Finding the Real Center of the City

Let’s explore the six wards that each lay claim to being Tokyo’s true city center

Community

Keito Nakamura: The Goalscorer Stepping Up in Mitoma’s Absence

With Kaoru Mitoma out injured, Keito Nakamura took his chance against the Netherlands, scoring Japan’s first goal of the tournament

The Best Skateparks in Tokyo

A skater’s guide to the best skateparks across Tokyo

Wataru Endo Is Out of the World Cup, and Japan’s Captain Is Walking Away for Good

Japan captain Wataru Endo is out of the 2026 World Cup with a Lisfranc injury and has retired from international football. Who replaces him, and can Japan still advance?