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The 53 Japan Tour Kick Off at Gamuso!

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Culture

Five Best Japanese Novels of 2018

Five Best Japanese Novels of 2018

Metropolis lists this year’s best Japanese fiction
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
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Living

Love for the Abandoned

Love for the Abandoned

A ray of light in the dark side of Japan’s pet industry
Tokyo Winter Illumination Guide 2021

Tokyo Winter Illumination Guide 2021

The top spots for festive illuminations this winter

Women’s Bodybuilding in Japan

Women’s Bodybuilding in Japan

A culture of support
What’s Happening in Tokyo This November?

What’s Happening in Tokyo This November?

The rundown of the best events in Tokyo this November
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Dining

Lounge

Lounge

Non-nautical happy hour in Roppongi
Jack

Jack

Prohibition-era moonshine. Well, JD
Brew

Brew

Hop Revolution craft beer fest
Grapes Away

Grapes Away

A variety of varietals on
the Japanese wine scene
Creamy

Creamy

Mister Softee spurts around Omotesando
Bake

Bake

NYC’s Sarabeth’s hits Shinjuku

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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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