


Churari
Enjoy island-style dining in a casual Harajuku setting
Showa Sweetness
Nostalgia for the postwar era has revived the market for vintage snacks and toys. From 200-year-old shops to gleaming mega-malls, everything old in Tokyo is new again
Gion Kahala
Vegetables are the star of the show at this new Nishi-Azabu grill
Amabiki Village
Escape the ordinary at an outdoor sculpture exhibit in Ibaraki
Sonoko Café
Get a taste of all-natural cooking in a casual Ginza setting
Peace Prize
After going missing in Mexico for more than 30 years, Taro Okamoto’s Myth of Tomorrow is about to be unveiled inside Shibuya station. Here’s the inside story of the efforts to recover and restore one of the artist’s most stunning works.
Get Out The Vote
The 2000 US Presidential election proved that every vote counts—especially those cast from overseas. This time around, expats are making sure their voices are heard
Sugamo
The obachan version of Takeshita Dori awaits in northern Tokyo
Murderer’s Row
A rogue’s gallery of heinous killers reveals the dark soul of a nation
Nuun
This stylish vegetarian- friendly restaurant defies expectations