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Alternatives to the Cherry Blossom Hanami
Make the most out of your springtime by ditching sakura
Celebrating Hanami with Seasonal Brunch
The Towers restaurant serves up a different approach to seasonality
Vegan Bento Hanami Essentials
Vegan bento options for a hanami picnic
A Guide to the Best Independent Cinemas in Tokyo
Find your new favorite local cinema haunt
The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read
Honkaku, thrillers and crime sagas — Japan’s got it all
Best Brazilian Restaurants in Tokyo
Enjoy all the Brazilian restaurants around Tokyo with our thoughtfully comprised list of suggestions
Peruvian Restaurants in Tokyo
The best locations to enjoy Peruvian cuisine in the capital
Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026
The best ephemeral anime events around Tokyo this season
Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads
A low-cost taste of nomadic living
Things Women Cannot Do in Japan
And why those rules exist and persist