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Culture

Book Review: “An I-Novel” by Minae Mizumura (Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter)

Book Review: “An I-Novel” by Minae Mizumura (Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter)

A bilingual meditation on navigating belonging in isolation
The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read

The Best Japanese Mystery Novels to Read

Honkaku, thrillers and crime sagas — Japan’s got it all
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

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

Your Official “Hometown” Is the Imperial Palace? Welcome to Japan’s Honseki System

Your Official “Hometown” Is the Imperial Palace? Welcome to Japan’s Honseki System

The bizarre loophole that’s turning castles, stadiums and airports into official family homes
10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books

10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books

Quirky spots to find cheap English books in Tokyo

Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo

Where to Buy Pokémon Cards in Tokyo

The best shops in the city, with map links to find them

The Bullet Train, A Loaded Story

The Bullet Train, A Loaded Story

Japan likes to say the Shinkansen arrived just in time for the Olympics. But in truth, it arrived in spite of everything.
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Community

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
Yokohama Country & Athletic Club

Yokohama Country & Athletic Club

The community you’ve been longing for

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Travel

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
Hotel Graphy, Shibuya

Hotel Graphy, Shibuya

Where urban hospitality meets hostel charm
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Dining

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
Where to Drink Japanese Tea in Tokyo: Matcha, Houjicha and Wagashi

Where to Drink Japanese Tea in Tokyo: Matcha, Houjicha and Wagashi

Where to go for an authentic steep
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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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