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Duet: Asian Contemporary

Duet: Asian Contemporary

Sep 30, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Jan 17, 2027 at 6:00pm

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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

Anime and the Adverse Effects of Growth

Anime and the Adverse Effects of Growth

Milking the proverbial cash cow dry
Inside the Life of a Kabuki Actor

Inside the Life of a Kabuki Actor

Kabuki actor Monnosuke on the art of becoming someone else
Edo-Tokyo Museum Returns After Four-Year Renovation

Edo-Tokyo Museum Returns After Four-Year Renovation

Two Names, One City, Centuries of History
Shuna’s Journey: Miyazaki’s Forgotten Masterwork

Shuna’s Journey: Miyazaki’s Forgotten Masterwork

The 1983 illustrated story that helped shape Miyazaki’s later films
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Living

Best Cat Food in Japan (2026)

Best Cat Food in Japan (2026)

Best cat food in Japan, brand by brand
Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Samurai Tour of Tokyo

Take a Tour of Tokyo’s Legendary Warriors
Woman Marries ChatGPT AI Character After He Proposed

Woman Marries ChatGPT AI Character After He Proposed

AI marriage in Japan and the future symbol of love

Best Dog Food in Japan (2026)

Best Dog Food in Japan (2026)

Recommended brands for every pup and budget
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Community

Black List x Metropolis Countdown to 2024 at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho Hotel

Black List x Metropolis Countdown to 2024 at The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho Hotel

At The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho
Yoyogi Broadway

Yoyogi Broadway

Tokyo slices of art, dining and nightlife

The British School in Tokyo’s New Primary School Campus

The British School in Tokyo’s New Primary School Campus

Opening in August 2023

Sumo Spotting: Where to sight Japan’s mightiest warriors

Sumo Spotting: Where to sight Japan’s mightiest warriors

Find out how to witness one of Japan’s greatest sports and its athletes in a personal and enlightening way here in Tokyo
Opportunity Knocks

Opportunity Knocks

How BLINK Community is revolutionizing the traditional workspace
Mystery Memos

Mystery Memos

What’s your hot take?

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Travel

Tokyo Day Trip: Enoshima Caves, Shrines and Sea Views

Tokyo Day Trip: Enoshima Caves, Shrines and Sea Views

Escape the city with a stunning Enoshima day trip
Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo

Luxury Glamping at THEATER 1 Tokyo

Escape the city with open-air hot tubs, a fire pit, and a private theater just 90 minutes from Shinjuku
Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food and Hidden Gems in Okinawa

Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, Food and Hidden Gems in Okinawa

From purple sweet potatoes to wild horse sightings, here’s how to make the most of Okinawa’s tropical escape
Chiran, Kagoshima Travel Guide

Chiran, Kagoshima Travel Guide

Home to Kyoto-style gardens and the Peace Museum for kamikaze, Chiran offers a healthy dose of history and culture. Stephen Mansfield takes a walk.
Japanese Wine: Chasing the Phantom Wine in Hokkaido

Japanese Wine: Chasing the Phantom Wine in Hokkaido

How Takahiko Soga has redefined Japanese winemaking in Yoichi
Why You Should Visit Fukushima in 2025

Why You Should Visit Fukushima in 2025

More than its past, Fukushima is rewriting its future—and it’s about time you saw it for yourself
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Dining

Christmas Afternoon Teas in Tokyo 2025

Christmas Afternoon Teas in Tokyo 2025

Experience the warmth of the holidays through artful sweets, rich savories and festive hotel lounges across Tokyo
How To Choose And Use Furoshiki

How To Choose And Use Furoshiki

Japan’s original eco bags
The Fascinating History Behind Japanese Kissaten

The Fascinating History Behind Japanese Kissaten

Plus top kissaten cafes to visit in Tokyo

Where the Wild Wines Are: Discover Tokyo’s Natural Wine Bars

Where the Wild Wines Are: Discover Tokyo’s Natural Wine Bars

A Guide to the Bars Keeping Wine Wild in the Heart of Tokyo
IL LUPINO PRIME Christmas Dinner in Tokyo 2025

IL LUPINO PRIME Christmas Dinner in Tokyo 2025

A Tuscan winter feast in the heart of Omotesando
A Brief History of Zunda 

A Brief History of Zunda 

Tohoku’s Green Paste Icon
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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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