Culture
Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata
A chillingly plausible future
Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi
Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen...
Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)
A quietly devastating and masterfully surreal debut
Kiyoshi Awazu and the Reinvention of Contemporary Japanese Aesthetics
An emblematic figure of Japanese graphic design
Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025
A grunge, romantic twist on spring
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
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