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Healing Japanese Fiction Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug
Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know
Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems
Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This Winter
Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
A Tale of Edo Japan Timekeeping and Navigation
Cat's eyes, samurai hours, and the rise of the wadokei
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: yesnos
Featured artist of February 2025
Review of “Too Big To Care: Adopt Sustainable Business Practices or Embrace Defeat” by Glen S. Wood
Can big business be kinder to society?
The Art of Japanese Plating
A highly codified process that makes food look as good as it tastes
The Best Japanese Indie Films You’ve Never Seen
A selection of Japanese films that redefine independent cinema
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: chiapas
Featured artist of January 2024
Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman
One of the most prominent collectors of contemporary Japanese art
The Irresistible Oris X Disney’s The Muppets Watches
A tribute to iconic characters
Based in Japan: Kimono Stylist Kara Harris
Harris' journey to both preserve and push the boundaries of an age-old tradition
Forging Bonds: The Samurai Armor Restoration
The appearance and restoration of samurai armor in Malta
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Epic
Featured artist of December 2024
Fresh Ink: Saho Terao
The English-language debut of “Tenshi Nikki” (“Angel Diaries”)
Tokyo Trends: Where To Buy Winter Coats In Tokyo
Leather is your go-to this season
Japandi: The Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Scandinavian Comfort
How to incorporate intentionality, balance and Danish hygge into your home and life
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Lee He-Yi
Featured artist of November 2024
Fresh Ink: The Ramen of Thanatos – Or, Puckering Flavor
The English-language debut of philosopher Masaya Chiba
Pokémon Meets Japanese Artistry at Azabudai Hills Gallery
Pokémon × Craft Exhibition — discovering beauty and techniques
Celebrate Hello Kitty’s 50th Birthday
The birthday and history of a global icon
Tokyo Trends: 11 Best Work Bags To Buy in Japan This Fall
Function without sacrificing style
Tokyo Trends: Blokette
Buy “The It Girl” trends this season
Featured Artists for October 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS
Check out October's featured Tokyo creatives!
toe Interview: Hirokazu Yamazaki on Their New Album
“Creating Music is One of the Only Things You Can Control in Life”
Tokyo Trends: Five Chrome Silver Accessories to Buy in Tokyo
It’s all acubi and blokette this season -- here's where to buy the look
Featured Artists for September 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS
Check out September's featured Tokyo creatives!
History of Anpan
The story of Japan’s beloved baked treat
Tokyo Trends: Tokyo Fall Fashion 2024
Here’s what to wear in Tokyo this season
Fresh Ink: A Fantastical Adventure from Medieval Japan–Takaoka’s Travels
Dreams, desires and delusional thoughts on a journey far west
Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This August
This month sees some hot collabs like Dua Lipa and Creepy Nuts
The True Story Behind the Hit Series Shogun: William Adams
The intrepid English adventurer who inspired the hit series FX's Shogun
Fresh Ink: The Defeat of Thought by Osamu Dazai
Japan’s literary legend’s never-before translated work
Featured Artists for August 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS
Check out this month's featured Tokyo creatives!