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Going Native
Tokyo's thriving Ainu community keeps traditional culture alive
Tokyo 2050
Futuristic super-hub or graying has-been: what's next for our favorite metropolis?
An Addict’s Guide to Pachinko
The ins and outs of Japan's favorite pastime
The Tricksters of Tokyo
With dozens of magic bars and a small army of illusionists, Tokyo has a whole lot of tricks up its sleeve
Meet Markets
From nightclubs to dance lessons to, um, wax museums, locals offer their tips on where to find a date in Tokyo
Screen Dreams
A digital-age literary form has become a publishing powerhouse
Red Star Rising
With global Capitalism on the ropes, local Communism is on the rise
Spirited Away
In her newly translated memoir, Sakie Yokota recounts a mother's ultimate nightmare
Turning Japanese
Get your new year off to a crafty start by learning a traditional hobby
Last call for Kabukicho
As the iconic Koma Theater goes under the wrecking ball, is this the end of Tokyo’s notorious red-light district?