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The Best Burritos in Tokyo

The Best Burritos in Tokyo

For the most delicious burritos, only in Tokyo
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

Where to start your secondhand journey in Tokyo’s thrift city
Peruvian Restaurants in Tokyo

Peruvian Restaurants in Tokyo

The best locations to enjoy Peruvian cuisine in the capital
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
Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026

Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026

The best ephemeral anime events around Tokyo this season
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Lip Products in 2026

Our J-beauty and K-beauty picks from Japanese drugstores
Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze

Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze

From nostalgic miniatures to working gadgets, these are the gachapon lighting up social media right now

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope January 2 – 9

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 Poetry Week 2026

Tokyo Poetry Week 2026

Apr 09, 2026 at 6:00pm ~ Apr 18, 2026 at 9:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Spring 2026

Spring 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

Japanese Halloween Costume Ideas for 2025

Japanese Halloween Costume Ideas for 2025

Draw inspiration from Japanese horror folktales
The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide

The Ultimate Koi Appreciation Guide

Where and how to admire Tokyo’s prettiest swimming art
Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration

Tsukimi: Japan’s “Forgotten” Moon Celebration

From agricultural ritual to Heian court culture to a McDonald’s burger
Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Why outdoor clothing is popular in Japan
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Living

Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze

Japan’s Gachapon and the Capsule Toy Craze

From nostalgic miniatures to working gadgets, these are the gachapon lighting up social media right now
Life as a Kabukicho Bunny Girl

Life as a Kabukicho Bunny Girl

Becoming a nightlife worker in Tokyo’s red-light district
Based in Japan: Would You Renovate an Akiya in Tokyo?

Based in Japan: Would You Renovate an Akiya in Tokyo?

How Anton Wormann is reviving abandoned houses with a nod to tradition
Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

A low-cost taste of nomadic living
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Community

What’s Happening in Tokyo This December?

What’s Happening in Tokyo This December?

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this December
Yokohama Country & Athletic Club

Yokohama Country & Athletic Club

The community you’ve been longing for

Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2021

Where to Celebrate Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2021

Tokyo meets American tradition
Women’s Bodybuilding in Japan

Women’s Bodybuilding in Japan

A culture of support
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!

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Travel

Live Your Pokémon Dreams at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Live Your Pokémon Dreams at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Have a relaxing stay inspired by your favorite video game
Celebrating LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Travel  

Celebrating LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Travel  

From Tokyo Pride Parade 2024 to Booking.com’s Travel Proud Initiative
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo: Dining

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo: Dining

Japanese culinary adventures with Kimpton
Nobeoka, Miyazaki: Seaside Jewel of Kyushu

Nobeoka, Miyazaki: Seaside Jewel of Kyushu

Kyushu’s Undiscovered Seaside Jewel
Hotel Graphy, Shibuya

Hotel Graphy, Shibuya

Where urban hospitality meets hostel charm
Tsuwano Travel Guide: A Hidden Samurai Town

Tsuwano Travel Guide: A Hidden Samurai Town

A hidden samurai town in Shimane
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Dining

TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025

TWO ROOMS Reopens April 2nd, 2025

A bold new era of entertainment dining in Tokyo begins
Spring in Japan 2025: Seasonal Foods and Traditions

Spring in Japan 2025: Seasonal Foods and Traditions

Japan’s food and drink agenda
Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo

Jasmine Thai Terrace Akasaka: A Tranquil Thai Dining Escape in Tokyo

Savor authentic Thai cuisine, officially recognized by the Thai government
Azabu’s New Luxury Bar and Lounge: The Tokyo

Azabu’s New Luxury Bar and Lounge: The Tokyo

A cutting-edge playground for adults

The Viral Jam with the Self-Closing Lid Just Got a Glow-Up

The Viral Jam with the Self-Closing Lid Just Got a Glow-Up

AOHATA 55 Celebrates 55 Sweet Years with New Flavors, Fresh Looks, and On-the-Go Jams
Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar
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Literature

Talking With the Only Gaijin in the Village

Talking With the Only Gaijin in the Village

Scotsman Iain Maloney on his new book about life in rural Japan

Your Summer Reading List

Your Summer Reading List

Recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Breasts, Eggs and Existential Feminism

Breasts, Eggs and Existential Feminism

Mieko Kawakami’s intimate portrait of womanhood in ‘Breasts and Eggs’
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
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Movies

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