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Anime and the Adverse Effects of Growth

Anime and the Adverse Effects of Growth

Milking the proverbial cash cow dry
“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies

“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies

Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health
Based in Japan: What’s Wrong with Sex Education in Japan?

Based in Japan: What’s Wrong with Sex Education in Japan?

An interview with sex ed teacher June Low
The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture

The Samurai’s Legacy in Japanese Corporate Culture

The power of harmony and collaboration
Based in Japan: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Hotel Country Manager

Based in Japan: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Hotel Country Manager

The hardships of rejoining the Japanese workforce for stay-at-home-moms
Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed

Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed

A landmark revision to Japan’s Civil Code took effect April 1, 2026, ending a sole-custody system that had been in place for over a century
Being Chinese in Japan

Being Chinese in Japan

Interviews with Chinese residents in Tokyo 

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10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026

10 Must-Read Japanese Novels Set for Release in 2026

Read ahead of the flow by picking up these translated masterpieces as they hit global bookstore shelves
Yuji Nishida’s Apology: The Final Boss of Japanese Politeness

Yuji Nishida’s Apology: The Final Boss of Japanese Politeness

The sincerest bow the internet has ever seen
The Best Japanese Films for Beginners Learning Japanese

The Best Japanese Films for Beginners Learning Japanese

Why children’s stories and quiet domestic life work better than reading textbooks will
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases February 2026

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases February 2026

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
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Living

Based in Japan: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Hotel Country Manager

Based in Japan: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Hotel Country Manager

The hardships of rejoining the Japanese workforce for stay-at-home-moms
Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed

Japan Now Allows Joint Custody After Divorce—Here’s What Actually Changed

A landmark revision to Japan’s Civil Code took effect April 1, 2026, ending a sole-custody system that had been in place for over a century
Being Chinese in Japan

Being Chinese in Japan

Interviews with Chinese residents in Tokyo 
Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Celebrate Easter with treats that are equally beautiful and delicious
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Community

Temple University, Japan Campus

Temple University, Japan Campus

Expand your horizons with courses, workshops and seminars
Strengthening Sisterhood with Femtech

Strengthening Sisterhood with Femtech

A founder of Love Piece Club, Minori Kitahara, discusses femtech and sex positivity
Community and Volunteer Groups in Tokyo

Community and Volunteer Groups in Tokyo

How to get involved with some of Tokyo’s most diverse, English-friendly volunteer groups

Riding the Winds of Change

Riding the Winds of Change

A day in the life of Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s executive chef
Opening Doors to Para Sports

Opening Doors to Para Sports

How Tokyo is creating opportunities for people with disabilities
What’s Happening in Tokyo This December?

What’s Happening in Tokyo This December?

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this December
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Travel

Miyako: Explore Okinawa’s Most Underrated Island

Miyako: Explore Okinawa’s Most Underrated Island

Powdery white sand, warm clear water, and spectacular abundance of undersea creatures.
The Ultimate XR Bus Journey: WOWRIDE Fukui

The Ultimate XR Bus Journey: WOWRIDE Fukui

Discover the Future of 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
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Dining

Salon de Thé ROND 

Salon de Thé ROND 

Architectural cafe from the beloved anime Your Name
Yamanashi: The Wine Country of Japan

Yamanashi: The Wine Country of Japan

From Western tradition to local production
The Ultimate Japanese BBQ Guide: Grilling Tips, Recipes and Must-Try Foods

The Ultimate Japanese BBQ Guide: Grilling Tips, Recipes and Must-Try Foods

Crispy on the outside
Violet AfterMOON Tea in Tokyo

Violet AfterMOON Tea in Tokyo

Celebrate early summer with Violet AfterMOON Tea at The Moon in Roppongi Hills
Best Mexican Restaurants in Tokyo

Best Mexican Restaurants in Tokyo

Our favorite spots for Mexican cuisine, from authentic to unique takes
Michelin-Starred Imperial Treasure Arrives in Ginza, Tokyo

Michelin-Starred Imperial Treasure Arrives in Ginza, Tokyo

A refined dining experience that blends Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine with Japanese ingredients and aesthetics
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Literature

Fresh Ink: ‘Tales of the Zashiki Children’ by Kenji Miyazawa

Fresh Ink: ‘Tales of the Zashiki Children’ by Kenji Miyazawa

The English-language debut of a prolific Japanese writer
Scientific Literature About an Unscientific World

Scientific Literature About an Unscientific World

Kanji Hanawa divulges society’s absurdity in two translated novellas

‘The Hole’ by Hiroko Oyamada

‘The Hole’ by Hiroko Oyamada

David Boyd translates Oyamada’s surreal novel of transformation and isolation

Atomic Trauma and Family Albums – 75 Years Later

Atomic Trauma and Family Albums – 75 Years Later

Kazu Sashida’s crucial book sheds light on the horrors of Hiroshima
Comedy is Tragic in ‘Spark’

Comedy is Tragic in ‘Spark’

A review of manzai star Naoki Matayoshi’s translated novel
The Resurgence of a Japanese Literary Master

The Resurgence of a Japanese Literary Master

Fifty years after his death, Yukio Mishima is reemerging in translation
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