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What’s Happening in Tokyo This December?

What’s Happening in Tokyo This December?

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this December
Behind the Counter

Behind the Counter

Introducing Tokyo’s most charismatic chefs

Tokyo Music Scene: New Japan Releases this November

Tokyo Music Scene: New Japan Releases this November

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Top 7 Japanese Books to Read This Winter

Top 7 Japanese Books to Read This Winter

From romance to AI, works of translation to Tokyo-based novels
Koto classes in Tokyo

Koto classes in Tokyo

Learn the tradition and technique of Japan’s national instrument

Italian Cuisine Week 2021

Italian Cuisine Week 2021

Celebrating the rich history and versatility of Italian food and culture
Yokohama Country & Athletic Club

Yokohama Country & Athletic Club

The community you’ve been longing for

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Joe Hisaishi (Studio Ghibli)

Dec 18, 2025 at 4:30pm ~ Dec 18, 2025 at 6:00pm

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Winter 2025

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Culture

The Town Hall Affair

The Town Hall Affair

New York’s acclaimed The Wooster Group brings controversial production to Kyoto Experiment 2018: Kyoto International Performing Arts Festival
Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest XI

Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest XI

The latest JRPG offerings from Nintendo and Square Enix
Tokyo International Film Festival 2018

Tokyo International Film Festival 2018

More venues mean more films at autumn fest
Spiritualized at Studio Coast

Spiritualized at Studio Coast

English indie legends play Tokyo in what might well be a last hoorah
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Living

Andon Ryokan

Andon Ryokan

Your home away from home
Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

How a postwar decision brought upon the hay fever epidemic
Tokyo Cycling Route: “Yoyo-Go”

Tokyo Cycling Route: “Yoyo-Go”

Tokyo cyclists Chad Feyen and Brad Bennett share their favorite spring cycling routes

PCR Test at Clinic Nearme

PCR Test at Clinic Nearme

English-friendly clinic in Tokyo

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Community

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Travel

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Dining

Lolly

Lolly

Gari-Gari-kun meets Ultraman
Bread

Bread

Eat more of it. With soup
Drink

Drink

Fauchon x Asahi in an unholy alliance
Fare

Fare

A full-on food fest in Tachikawa
Veg

Veg

A rice lifestyle design store
Turtle

Turtle

Hawaiian pastry pleasures
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Literature

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Movies

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