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Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

We’ve curated five standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo’s omakase scene

Sushi Omakase at Hashida Tokyo

Sushi Omakase at Hashida Tokyo

An artist’s hands, a chef’s eye: seasonal seafood, rare sake and an omakase shaped by the morning’s market
Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan

The best hay fever and allergy medicine in Japan

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

It’s not Japanese food. It’s not Western food. It’s something Tokyo made entirely its own.
Spring Performances in Tokyo

Spring Performances in Tokyo

Opera, kabuki, rakugo and film festivals to mark your calendar this season
What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry

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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MoN Takanawa: MoN Festival

MoN Takanawa: MoN Festival

Mar 28, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Apr 17, 2026 at 7:00pm

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What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry
Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafes to visit in real life that your favorite characters dined at
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
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Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

We’ve curated five standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo’s omakase scene

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Allergy Medicine for Hayfever in Japan

The best hay fever and allergy medicine in Japan

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

It’s not Japanese food. It’s not Western food. It’s something Tokyo made entirely its own.
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Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
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.
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Travel

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry
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
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Dining

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

We’ve curated five standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo’s omakase scene

Sushi Omakase at Hashida Tokyo

Sushi Omakase at Hashida Tokyo

An artist’s hands, a chef’s eye: seasonal seafood, rare sake and an omakase shaped by the morning’s market
Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

Yoshoku: The Tokyo Food Tradition You’ve Never Heard Of—But Need to Try

It’s not Japanese food. It’s not Western food. It’s something Tokyo made entirely its own.
“Bougie” Spots to Eat and Drink in Tokyo

“Bougie” Spots to Eat and Drink in Tokyo

Explore the latest trends in dining at locations created by premier fashion brands

Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafes to visit in real life that your favorite characters dined at
We Tried Tokyo’s Weirdest Ice Creams in One Day

We Tried Tokyo’s Weirdest Ice Creams in One Day

Fried oyster ice cream? Here’s our honest opinion

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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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