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Ibusuki Summer Breeze, Kagoshima’s Summer X Games

Surf’s up for the biggest sports festival in Kagoshima
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East Nara Nabari

A natural playground rich with scenic beauty and historic attractions
Metropolis Spring Issue 2023

Metropolis Spring Issue 2023

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Tokyo International Players

Tokyo International Players

In Conversation with Japan’s Oldest English-Language Theater Company
Sake Market: Become a True Sake Sommelier

Sake Market: Become a True Sake Sommelier

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Tokyo Train Guide: Marunouchi Line

Tokyo Train Guide: Marunouchi Line

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Have you visited Tokyo’s newest anime store?

Have you visited Tokyo’s newest anime store?

The newly-opened animate Ikebukuro flagship store in Tokyo

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Supercar’s Futurama

Supercar’s Futurama

Ian Martin, music journalist and author of “Quit Your Band,” delves deep into one of Japan’s most acclaimed
indie rock albums
What We’re Watching: May

What We’re Watching: May

What Metropolis’ staff is watching
Tokyo Ueno Station

Tokyo Ueno Station

Yu Miri’s latest novel offers an intimate insight into a harsher side of Tokyo
Beard Meats Food

Beard Meats Food

Interview with the UK’s no. 1 competitive eater
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Living

ECO EDO Summer Yukata Stroll

ECO EDO Summer Yukata Stroll

Immerse in Nihonbashi’s rich history with Edo fashion, food, and fūrin
Based in Japan: Stefanie Arianne on Acting in Japan

Based in Japan: Stefanie Arianne on Acting in Japan

Pushing through barriers, doubt and discrimination to become a star
Japan, the “Normal” and Gay Marriage

Japan, the “Normal” and Gay Marriage

Osaka court’s recent ruling on same-sex marriage points at something larger within Japanese society
Ginza Steak

Ginza Steak

A luxurious all-you-can-eat wagyu beef experience

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Dining

Turkey Day

Turkey Day

Get your fill this Thanksgiving
Cioccolato

Cioccolato

Old world chocolate in Yokohama
The Joy of Sake

The Joy of Sake

World’s best sake celebration returns to Tokyo
Craft Beer in Japan: The Essential Guide

Craft Beer in Japan: The Essential Guide

University professor studies over 1,700 brews
Brew

Brew

Craft brewery sets up shop in Akasaka
Sushi School

Sushi School

Learn to make little edible works or art
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Literature

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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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