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Japan’s Lost Tradition of Wild Food

Japan’s Lost Tradition of Wild Food

‘Eating Wild Japan’ tracks the culture of foraged foods with a guide to plants and recipes
Gelchop

Gelchop

Playful Design and DIY

Studio Ghibli on the Page

Studio Ghibli on the Page

The best books of Hayao Miyazaki’s Ghibli universe
2021: What is the Future of Japanese Literature?

2021: What is the Future of Japanese Literature?

With Japanese literature in translation finally breaching feminist frontiers, what’s next?
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Living

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: July 2024

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: July 2024

From makeup and clothing to themed cafes for fans
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s Stylish Rooftop Beer Hall Summer 2024

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s Stylish Rooftop Beer Hall Summer 2024

Experience New York vibes under Tokyo skies

How to Do Your Laundry in Japan

How to Do Your Laundry in Japan

A guide on Japanese washing machines, detergents, air drying, and more
Bank of Japan Introduces New Banknotes

Bank of Japan Introduces New Banknotes

Check out the designs of Japan’s new generation of banknotes
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Dining

Coopers Brewery’s Best Extra Stout

Coopers Brewery’s Best Extra Stout

Superb choice for fans of flavor
Kodomo no Nomimono

Kodomo no Nomimono

Hops for tots
Nikugen Akasaka

Nikugen Akasaka

Meat to make your eyes drool
The Beer Necessities

The Beer Necessities

Taste-testing Tokyo’s hippest hops
Beer Spare Ribs

Beer Spare Ribs

Beer as a main dish
The Craft of Beer

The Craft of Beer

Hideki Mochizuki brews goodness in Atsugi
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Literature

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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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