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Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving

Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving

Picturesque red-roof villages of Japan—but more than just beautiful
Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery
A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community
Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan

Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan

Chasing the past
Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo

Ski, Reflect and Reconnect: A Winter Temple Retreat at Kakurinbo

Recharge your body and mind after a ski trip with a serene temple stay in Minobu
The Best Restaurants in Tokyo For Autumnal Dining

The Best Restaurants in Tokyo For Autumnal Dining

Where the smoke rises and leaves fall
Inside vs. Outside: Japan’s Unwritten Rule of Space

Inside vs. Outside: Japan’s Unwritten Rule of Space

Why uchi and soto still shape how people connect, communicate, and move through everyday life in Japan

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope October 4 – 10

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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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GMO SONIC 2026

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LGBTQ+ Anime That Strive To Get It Right

LGBTQ+ Anime That Strive To Get It Right

No heavy-handed yaoi or male-gaze pandering yuri here
Sento Architect Kentaro Imai and the Art of Bathing Spaces

Sento Architect Kentaro Imai and the Art of Bathing Spaces

The architecture mastermind behind today’s sento boom
Kiyoshi Awazu and the Reinvention of Contemporary Japanese Aesthetics

Kiyoshi Awazu and the Reinvention of Contemporary Japanese Aesthetics

An emblematic figure of Japanese graphic design
Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025

Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025

A grunge, romantic twist on spring
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Living

TOKYO HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2025 with DJ SODA, Yurié Collins, Michael Jackson Tribute and More

TOKYO HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL 2025 with DJ SODA, Yurié Collins, Michael Jackson Tribute and More

One-night-only Halloween music festival brings live performances and a ¥1,000,000 costume contest

10 International Preschools and Kindergartens in Tokyo

10 International Preschools and Kindergartens in Tokyo

Where learning begins with curiosity, creativity and care
The Best Chinese Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo

The Best Chinese Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo

Haidilao is not the only choice
Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2025

Things To Do in Tokyo in November 2025

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this October
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Community

Phoenix House International School

Phoenix House International School

Enrichment beyond the classroom
EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2021

EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2021

Visitor registration is now open!

National Azabu: Tokyo’s International Supermarket Mecca 

National Azabu: Tokyo’s International Supermarket Mecca 

Launching online shopping and home delivery 
Tokyo’s Homeless: The dilemma hidden in plain sight

Tokyo’s Homeless: The dilemma hidden in plain sight

Volunteering with Tokyo Spring Homeless Patrol can be more than an act of charity
Kai Harada

Kai Harada

The Olympic debut of professional climbing

Baseball and Japan

Baseball and Japan

A national pastime
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Travel

Minobu Town

Minobu Town

Revitalizing Japanese regional tourism
Escape the Chill: Winter Destinations From Tokyo

Escape the Chill: Winter Destinations From Tokyo

Warm winter destinations in Japan
Aomori Spring and Rockwood Hotel & Spa

Aomori Spring and Rockwood Hotel & Spa

Find your favorite line and style
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

A Slice of Manhattan in the Heart of Tokyo
Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya

Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya

Discover Shibuya from a higher plane
Fuji Speedway Hotel

Fuji Speedway Hotel

Luxury tranquility meets adrenaline adventure
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Dining

Virtù in Tokyo Celebrates Prestigious Hospitality Award

Virtù in Tokyo Celebrates Prestigious Hospitality Award

Join in on the city’s dazzling bar scene
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s Stylish Rooftop Beer Hall Summer 2024

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s Stylish Rooftop Beer Hall Summer 2024

Experience New York vibes under Tokyo skies

Le Cafe V

Le Cafe V

Louis Vuitton’s elevated cafe in Tokyo
FONDA MEXICANA New York Opens in Ginza

FONDA MEXICANA New York Opens in Ginza

Bringing Authentic Mexican Flavors and New York Sophistication to Tokyo’s Dining Scene
Aesthetic Coffee Shops for Every Area in Tokyo

Aesthetic Coffee Shops for Every Area in Tokyo

Editor’s picks for coffee shops in all 23 of Tokyo’s Wards

Get a Taste of French Summer at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Get a Taste of French Summer at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Limited Edition Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea Menu
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Literature

Yoshitomo Nara: Beyond the Big-Headed Girls

Yoshitomo Nara: Beyond the Big-Headed Girls

Yeewan Koon’s new book traces Yoshitomo Nara’s diverse career

The American Who Brought Ghibli to the World

The American Who Brought Ghibli to the World

An interview with Steve Alpert, author of ‘Sharing a House with the Never-Ending Man’
Questioning Normalcy in the Age of the Pandemic

Questioning Normalcy in the Age of the Pandemic

‘Convenience Store Woman’ author Sayaka Murata on breaking norms
Art/Cult and Commerce: Japanese Cinema Since 2000

Art/Cult and Commerce: Japanese Cinema Since 2000

A review of American film critic Mark Schilling’s new book

The Titanic Literary Accomplishment of Yoko Ogawa

The Titanic Literary Accomplishment of Yoko Ogawa

Power and metaphor in ‘The Memory Police’
Five (Translated) Japanese Novels to Read in 2020

Five (Translated) Japanese Novels to Read in 2020

And almost all of them are written by women
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