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Cozy Holiday Art Market Omotesando 2026: Oct. 9–12

Cozy Holiday Art Market Omotesando 2026: Oct. 9–12

Oct 09, 2026 at 1:00pm ~ Oct 12, 2026 at 8:00pm

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Culture

The Sacrifice Needed to Live Between Cultural Worlds 

The Sacrifice Needed to Live Between Cultural Worlds 

Liane Wakabayashi’s new memoir ‘The Wagamama Bride’
Based in Japan: Kurume Kasuri

Based in Japan: Kurume Kasuri

Saving an ancient textile treasure

Tokyo Music Scene: Newest Japan Releases this May

Tokyo Music Scene: Newest Japan Releases this May

The latest tracks of Tokyo’s hottest sound creators — all rounded up
Seven Japanese Books About Mental Health and Wellbeing

Seven Japanese Books About Mental Health and Wellbeing

For Mental Health Awareness Month
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Living

Discover the Magic of Kabuki

Discover the Magic of Kabuki

Japan’s traditional theater experience
This Japanese Grandma’s First Day of High School

This Japanese Grandma’s First Day of High School

Baachan’s belated back to school at 85 years old
Tokyo’s “Sexy” Aquarium is Back

Tokyo’s “Sexy” Aquarium is Back

Japan finds new ways to talk about sex
Taste Fantasy Japanese Fruit Gummy Flavors That Don’t Exist 

Taste Fantasy Japanese Fruit Gummy Flavors That Don’t Exist 

An overview of the latest fantasy flavors to hit Japan
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Dining

Mikkeller Tokyo

Mikkeller Tokyo

Crafty sips in Shibuya
Yuzu Koshō Coleslaw

Yuzu Koshō Coleslaw

A citrusy Japanese twist on the salad standard
Cafe Landtmann

Cafe Landtmann

A taste of Vienna in Aoyama
Shun Gate: The Perfect Seasons of Japan

Shun Gate: The Perfect Seasons of Japan

Take a journey into Japanese food culture
Eyeballs in the Blood Pond

Eyeballs in the Blood Pond

Spooky servings of gnocchi in tomato sauce
Vampire Cafe

Vampire Cafe

Dark dishes to sink your fangs into
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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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