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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
Toranomon Hills Glass Rock

Toranomon Hills Glass Rock

The Final Chapter in a Landmark Redevelopment
Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect

Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect

A 135-meter conveyor belt, sustainable design and sushi with a global twist
Tokyo Architectural Gems You Can Eat and Drink In

Tokyo Architectural Gems You Can Eat and Drink In

Lose Yourself in Tokyo’s Cafés, Tea Houses & Beer Halls 
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
Strings Omotesando Launches Cherry & Rose Vintage Afternoon Tea

Strings Omotesando Launches Cherry & Rose Vintage Afternoon Tea

A Retro-Pop Afternoon Delight
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in Japan for Spring 2025

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in Japan for Spring 2025

Having lips that look and feel great doesn’t have to break the bank.

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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
LGBTQ+ Anime That Strives To Get It Right

LGBTQ+ Anime That Strives To Get It Right

No heavy-handed yaoi or male-gaze pandering yuri here
Sento Architect Kentaro Imai and the Art of Bathing Spaces

Sento Architect Kentaro Imai and the Art of Bathing Spaces

The architecture mastermind behind today’s sento boom
Kiyoshi Awazu and the Reinvention of Contemporary Japanese Aesthetics

Kiyoshi Awazu and the Reinvention of Contemporary Japanese Aesthetics

An emblematic figure of Japanese graphic design
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Toranomon Hills Glass Rock

Toranomon Hills Glass Rock

The Final Chapter in a Landmark Redevelopment
Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect

Kura Sushi’s Giant Expo Store Opens April 13—Here’s What to Expect

A 135-meter conveyor belt, sustainable design and sushi with a global twist
Tokyo Architectural Gems You Can Eat and Drink In

Tokyo Architectural Gems You Can Eat and Drink In

Lose Yourself in Tokyo’s Cafés, Tea Houses & Beer Halls 
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
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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
Metropolis Spring Issue 2025

Metropolis Spring Issue 2025

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

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
Dami Lee on the Organized Chaos That is Tokyo

Dami Lee on the Organized Chaos That is Tokyo

Architect Dami Lee shares her thoughts on Tokyo and beyond
English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook Groups in Tokyo: Tips for Residents and Tourists

English Facebook groups for finding free stuff, making friends, volunteering, and more
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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
Japanese Wine: Chasing the Phantom Wine in Hokkaido

Japanese Wine: Chasing the Phantom Wine in Hokkaido

How Takahiko Soga has redefined Japanese winemaking in Yoichi
Fukushima: A Region Rebuilt

Fukushima: A Region Rebuilt

More than its past, Fukushima is rewriting its future—and it’s about time you saw it for yourself.
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems
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
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apothéose: A French-Japanese Culinary Fusion

apothéose: A French-Japanese Culinary Fusion

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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Best Rooftop Bars in Tokyo – 2025 Ultimate Guide

Kick back and take in Tokyo’s galactic skyline
Cherry Blossom Fever: Japanese Recipes

Cherry Blossom Fever: Japanese Recipes

Creating the perfect bento for cherry blossom season
Spring in Japan 2025: Seasonal Foods and Traditions

Spring in Japan 2025: Seasonal Foods and Traditions

Japan’s food and drink agenda
Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo

Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo

Savor authentic Thai cuisine, officially recognized by the Thai government
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Literature

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?
Based in Japan: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi)

Based in Japan: Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi)

The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
10 Must-Read Japanese Novels of 2024

10 Must-Read Japanese Novels of 2024

From English translations of family dramas to thrilling mysteries and historical fiction
Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

The English-language debut of “Tenshi Nikki” (“Angel Diaries”)
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