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Pokémon Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Pokémon Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Enjoy delicious sweets and drinks at The Strings Omotesando’s Cafe & Dining Zelkova

The True Story Behind the Hit Series Shogun: William Adams

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

Fresh Ink: The Defeat of Thought by Osamu Dazai

Japan’s literary legend’s never-before translated work

Write a Letter to Your Future Self at Jiyucho Kuramae

Write a Letter to Your Future Self at Jiyucho Kuramae

Read, study, work, relax or write to the future at this Asakusa Café

Featured Artists for August 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Featured Artists for August 2024 – LOVEHO SELECTS

Check out this month’s featured Tokyo creatives!

Armani Ristorante: Stylish Italian Dining

Armani Ristorante: Stylish Italian Dining

Haute Italian dining experience in Ginza

Learn the Art of Zen Through this Riceball Making Workshop

Learn the Art of Zen Through this Riceball Making Workshop

Omusubi-Doh English-language workshops

Your Weekly Horoscope August 30 – September 6

Horoscope

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

Events In Tokyo This Week

Toranomon Advertising Festival Returns for a Bigger Second Round

Toranomon Advertising Festival Returns for a Bigger Second Round

Oct 09, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Oct 17, 2026 at 7:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Autumn 2026

Autumn 2026

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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Culture

Fresh Ink: ‘Tales of the Zashiki Children’ by Kenji Miyazawa

Fresh Ink: ‘Tales of the Zashiki Children’ by Kenji Miyazawa

The English-language debut of a prolific Japanese writer

Developing a Creative Economy in Tokyo

Developing a Creative Economy in Tokyo

Founder Jimi Okelana speaks on establishing ON-1 and innovative entrepreneurship in Japan

Tjiros: ‘One day, the right words would find me’

Tjiros: ‘One day, the right words would find me’

Meet the Japanese blues duo to listen to this winter

Rats on Rafts: ‘Tokyo Music Experience’

Rats on Rafts: ‘Tokyo Music Experience’

How to encapsulate Tokyo in a song

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Living

Guides to Neighborhoods in Tokyo: 2024 Compilation

Guides to Neighborhoods in Tokyo: 2024 Compilation

Visit all our favorite neighborhoods

How To Clean Tatami Mats

How To Clean Tatami Mats

A comprehensive guide to keeping your tatami mats clean and fresh

Does Japan Have an Army?

Does Japan Have an Army?

Re-examining Japan’s military power and the Japanese Self-Defense Forces

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024

Pop-Up Stores in Tokyo: August 2024

Fill up your summer wardrobe and enjoy themed cafés.

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Community

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Travel

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Dining

Tokyo Craft Beer Adventures

Tokyo Craft Beer Adventures

A taste of Southern California in the city

Far East Bazaar

Far East Bazaar

Healthy snacks for on the go

Mensho Taketora

Mensho Taketora

Tigers and ramen in Roppongi

Tirol Banana

Tirol Banana

Fruity, bite-sized chocolate treats

Hiyajiru for Summer

Hiyajiru for Summer

Chilled and hearty Japanese vegetable soup

POP! Gourmet Popcorn

POP! Gourmet Popcorn

The all-natural snacks’ eight new flavors

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Literature

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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

Tesla

Monster Hunter

Nomadland

Minari

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