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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?
Annus Scandalous
A year’s worth of food safety scandals has upset Japan’s applecart
The Giving Season
Picking presents is easy with our can't miss gift guide.
Odd Jobs
Foreigners are finding creative ways to make a living in Tokyo
Hot Water
Tokyo’s onsen are open and ready for business