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The Shiba Inu That Saved the World

The Shiba Inu That Saved the World

How a man, a dog and the internet united for good
8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo

8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo

Now there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes on your winter weekends off
English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo 

English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo 

Comprehensive Guide for 2025
Hiking Mount Fuji

Hiking Mount Fuji

It’s not all about getting to the top
How to Make an Autumn Ikebana

How to Make an Autumn Ikebana

Beginner tips for nageirebana
Things To Do Near Haneda Airport: Tenkubashi & Haneda Innovation City

Things To Do Near Haneda Airport: Tenkubashi & Haneda Innovation City

Tokyo’s newest “city” of culture, dining, nightlife, and innovation
Based in Japan: Getting Your Dream Job in Japan with Sean Elliott

Based in Japan: Getting Your Dream Job in Japan with Sean Elliott

Moving beyond teaching English

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope October 4 – 10

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.

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TOKYO STREETS X

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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

Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie

Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie

A quietly compelling meditation on architecture and desire
Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Can humor cross cultural boundaries?
How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide

How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide

Your Timeless Companion to One of Japan’s Most Iconic Musical Celebrations
“Ruby-chan! Hai! Nani ga suki?” Trend Explained: What It Means and Where It’s From

“Ruby-chan! Hai! Nani ga suki?” Trend Explained: What It Means and Where It’s From

The sugary Japanese idol song that’s got everyone asking, “Ruby-chan, what do you like?”
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Living

Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino

Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino

Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2025
Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Meme Icon? (Japanese Internet Culture)

Allen-sama: Japan’s “FlopTok” Meme Icon? (Japanese Internet Culture)

Grant citizenship of Floptropica to this diva!
The Shiba Inu That Saved the World

The Shiba Inu That Saved the World

How a man, a dog and the internet united for good
8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo

8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo

Now there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes on your winter weekends off
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Community

Tokyo Life “Why are You Still in Japan?”

Tokyo Life “Why are You Still in Japan?”

It can feel to some international residents like there are more reasons to leave than to stay in Japan. Thinking about your life here, why is it that you have chosen to stay?
Japan, the “Normal” and Gay Marriage

Japan, the “Normal” and Gay Marriage

Osaka court’s recent ruling on same-sex marriage points at something larger within Japanese society
Executive Fight Night X

Executive Fight Night X

Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
Based in Japan: Duc Doba

Based in Japan: Duc Doba

Revitalizing the Japanese tech industry

Urban Heroes Tokyo 

Urban Heroes Tokyo 

Fitness and fun, community and challenge

Self-improvement and Personal Growth Groups

Self-improvement and Personal Growth Groups

The best places in Tokyo to find new hobbies and learn some new skills
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Travel

Kiso Valley: Walk in the Woods

Kiso Valley: Walk in the Woods

Step back in time with a leisurely hike
Introducing The New Four Seasons Osaka Hotel

Introducing The New Four Seasons Osaka Hotel

Reserve your spot and dine in luxury

New APA Hotel Opens in Akihabara

New APA Hotel Opens in Akihabara

APA Hotels & Resorts
Experience Japanese Summer at HOTEL TAVINOS’ Festivals

Experience Japanese Summer at HOTEL TAVINOS’ Festivals

Summer festival games and ring toss world match
Naruto Whirlpools: Beauty in Nature

Naruto Whirlpools: Beauty in Nature

Take a trip to Japan’s ocean phenomenon
BOTANICAL POOL CLUB 

BOTANICAL POOL CLUB 

Watch the starry sky from this luxury resort’s heated pool
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Dining

Taste the Flavors of Sicily at Cantina Siciliana Ginza

Taste the Flavors of Sicily at Cantina Siciliana Ginza

A taste of Sicily in the heart of Tokyo
Gucci Osteria Tokyo

Gucci Osteria Tokyo

Dine at the house of Gucci in Ginza for a theatrical evening of excellence

A Tale of Two Chinese Cuisines in Japan: Machi Chuka and Gachi Chuka

A Tale of Two Chinese Cuisines in Japan: Machi Chuka and Gachi Chuka

“Neighborhood Classics” vs “Authentic Delicacies,” plus top restaurant picks for each category
Senju’s Traditional Coffee Shop Rikyu

Senju’s Traditional Coffee Shop Rikyu

Nibble on yokan jelly or sip freshly-brewed coffee in an antique cup
Visit an Elegantly Retro Cafe in Tokyo at Coffee Sakan Shu

Visit an Elegantly Retro Cafe in Tokyo at Coffee Sakan Shu

A timelessly elegant coffee experience

7 Kissaten to Visit in Tokyo

7 Kissaten to Visit in Tokyo

Slow down and warm up in Japan’s traditional coffee houses
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Literature

“Tokyo Junkie” by Robert Whiting

“Tokyo Junkie” by Robert Whiting

The 60-year evolution of Tokyo: From gritty student activism to a glowing metropolis

‘My Pointless Struggle’ by Yohei Kitazato

‘My Pointless Struggle’ by Yohei Kitazato

The secret to success in Japan’s cut-throat business world? Being as selfish as possible

The Aftershocks of Trauma

The Aftershocks of Trauma

A collection of short stories about Japan’s largest earthquake disasters

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
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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Movies

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