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English Comedy Night: Meshida’s My Japanese Perspective

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Culture

10 Japanese Horror Movies That’ll Make You Switch the “Big Light” On

10 Japanese Horror Movies That’ll Make You Switch the “Big Light” On

Eerie films to haunt your nights this spooky season
Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Literary symbol or cultural cliche?

The Art of Japanese Handmade Jewelry

The Art of Japanese Handmade Jewelry

Hayakawa’s beautiful crafts
How the English Language Failed Banana Yoshimoto

How the English Language Failed Banana Yoshimoto

Looking back at the Japanese literary icon 30 years after the translation of her debut novel ‘Kitchen’
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Living

Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Inside Tokyo’s paid clinical research program for foreigners—compensation, eligibility and what the experience is actually like
Tokyo Bear Hunting Ban Could End for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years

Tokyo Bear Hunting Ban Could End for the First Time in Nearly 20 Years

As bear sightings hit a national record, the capital is reconsidering a policy it hasn’t touched since 2008
Island of Spirits: How Isolation Shapes Japan’s Ghost Stories

Island of Spirits: How Isolation Shapes Japan’s Ghost Stories

Isolated by the sea, Japan’s coasts and mountains gave rise to distinct traditions of spirits and ghosts.
Google Store Omotesando: Google’s First Flagship Outside the U.S. Opens in Tokyo

Google Store Omotesando: Google’s First Flagship Outside the U.S. Opens in Tokyo

Google opens its first walk-in store anywhere outside the U.S., right in Apple’s backyard.
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Community

Is COVID-19 still in Japan?

Is COVID-19 still in Japan?

The lingering presence of COVID-19 in Tokyo
COCO Interior

COCO Interior

Custom-made Japanese curtains: Ultimate function and style
Azabudai Hills Officially Opens

Azabudai Hills Officially Opens

Explore Tokyo’s latest neighborhood and Christmas Market
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

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Travel

Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town

Minobu Travel Guide: Food and Craft Experiences in Japan’s Temple Town

Meet the artisans, farmers, and chefs reviving Minobu through sustainable tourism and traditional culture
Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama

Tokyo Day Trip: Kumagaya, Saitama

From Sacred Temples to Explosive Festivals
Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo

Tracing Basho’s Journey: Visit Soka’s Historic Pine-Lined Promenade Near Tokyo

Follow haiku master Basho’s footsteps along Soka’s scenic pine-lined promenade, part of the old Nikko Kaido, just outside Tokyo
Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm

Tokyo Day Trip: Kawagoe’s Edo-Era Charm

Historic Streets, Sweet Shops and Edo-Era Charm
Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

Exploring Mitsuiboshi Kaido: Japan’s Artisanal Heartlands

A journey through the Three Star Road, where ancient crafts, hidden villages, and modern creativity converge
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
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Dining

An Evening at Janu Tokyo: Grill, Bar and Lounge

An Evening at Janu Tokyo: Grill, Bar and Lounge

An editor’s review of the Janu Grill, Janu Bar and Janu Lounge.
Why Does Japan Eat KFC On Christmas?

Why Does Japan Eat KFC On Christmas?

How KFC became Kentucky Fried Christmas in Japan
Cafe Lumiere Kakigori for A Tokyo Christmas

Cafe Lumiere Kakigori for A Tokyo Christmas

A chilly dessert for a frosty morning
Best Stollen in Tokyo for Christmas 2025

Best Stollen in Tokyo for Christmas 2025

The coziest winter dessert is back for Christmas
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
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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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