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“Mood Swings”: Monique Deguchi Exhibition in Tokyo

“Mood Swings”: Monique Deguchi Exhibition in Tokyo

Oct 03, 2026 at 11:00am ~ Oct 04, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Alternatives to the Cherry Blossom Hanami

Alternatives to the Cherry Blossom Hanami

Make the most out of your springtime by ditching sakura
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
Don’t Miss These Japanese Music Festivals Coming in 2026

Don’t Miss These Japanese Music Festivals Coming in 2026

From seaside stages to mountain backdrops, here’s your guide to Japan’s most anticipated music festivals of 2026
Book Review: The Memory Police By Yoko Ogawa 

Book Review: The Memory Police By Yoko Ogawa 

Which do you trust: your memory or the crowd?

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Living

The Women Reviving Hajichi, Okinawa’s Traditional Hand Tattoos

The Women Reviving Hajichi, Okinawa’s Traditional Hand Tattoos

What the hands remember
Overgrown and Forgotten: Okinawa’s Battle With Nature

Overgrown and Forgotten: Okinawa’s Battle With Nature

Structure vs. the wild
Summer Survival Products in Japan 2026

Summer Survival Products in Japan 2026

It’s time to upgrade your summer strategy for staying cool and hydrated
What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

What to Do in a Medical Emergency in Japan

A guide to English-speaking hospitals and emergency care

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Community

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

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

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

Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery 

Matsubaya Saryo / Hakobune Gallery 

The finest experience for the Japanese teas and sake in Japan
Where to Eat Vegan Japanese Food in Tokyo

Where to Eat Vegan Japanese Food in Tokyo

From plant-based izakaya to soba with a jazz twist, here’s where to find vegan Japanese dishes in Tokyo
Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery

Ginza’s Only Craft Beer Brewery

Fresh, small-batch beer you can only drink at Orca Ginza Brewery
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
Violet AfterMOON Tea in Tokyo

Violet AfterMOON Tea in Tokyo

Celebrate early summer with Violet AfterMOON Tea at The Moon in Roppongi Hills
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Literature

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’
Mind the Gap

Mind the Gap

The ongoing battle to translate Japan’s leading literary women
After a Forty Year Career, the Architect Becomes a Philosopher

After a Forty Year Career, the Architect Becomes a Philosopher

A review of Edward Suzuki’s memoir: GOoD Design Philosophy

Yoko Tawada’s The Emissary

Yoko Tawada’s The Emissary

Mutation and hope in a not-so-distant dystopian Tokyo
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