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An Interview with Morgan Simpson from black midi

An Interview with Morgan Simpson from black midi

black midi’s much-anticipated return to Tokyo after the European tour with Dos Monos 
LOVEHO SELECTS January

LOVEHO SELECTS January

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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

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Japanese Wilderness Art: Where Nature, Ritual, and Creativity Collide

Japanese Wilderness Art: Where Nature, Ritual, and Creativity Collide

Hunter and painter Aoi Nagasawa returned to her Akita roots to uncover a truer way of life—and turn it into art
Based in Japan: Kapuki Kimono

Based in Japan: Kapuki Kimono

Reiko and Mitsuaki show their dedication to reintroducing the Japanese kimono as modern fashion through innovative designs.
Relaxing to the Extreme

Relaxing to the Extreme

Numajiri Yumoto Onsen offers a wildly unforgettable bathing experience
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases December 2022

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases December 2022

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan

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Libre First Live Concert

Libre First Live Concert

Dec 17, 2025 at 7:00pm ~ Dec 17, 2025 at 9:30pm

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Live Review: The Japanese House at Liquid Room

Live Review: The Japanese House at Liquid Room

Serene sounds from the British indie pop act
The Small Screen

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Mad Dog Jones Exhibition “AFTERL-IFE WORLD”

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Stepping inside the alternative realities of an Instagram artist
Live Review: Swervedriver at Shibuya’s Womb

Live Review: Swervedriver at Shibuya’s Womb

Big hits and Future Ruins at the band’s Tokyo gig
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Sustainability in Edo Period Japan

Sustainability in Edo Period Japan

What the Japanese Edo period can teach us about sustainability
Metropolis Summer Issue 2022

Metropolis Summer Issue 2022

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The Newly Opened MARKET LAGOICE

The Newly Opened MARKET LAGOICE

Proving zero-waste groceries can be affordable
How to Stay Cool This Summer in Japan

How to Stay Cool This Summer in Japan

Summers in Japan are not for the faint of heart
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Mini-cups of Autumn

Mini-cups of Autumn

Häagen-Dazs’ new fall flavors
Bubble Base

Bubble Base

Tea time gets bubbly
Roppongi Gets Its Batter Up

Roppongi Gets Its Batter Up

A taste of Britain in the heart of Tokyo
Alco-Haul

Alco-Haul

The sporting art of B.Y.O.B.
Fruit with a Punch

Fruit with a Punch

Tangy tarts, cakes, and fruit punches in jars
Okinawan Number

Okinawan Number

A guide to Tokyo’s top 10 Okinawan restaurants
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