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How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

Wa – The Art of Balance by Kaki Okamura
Asahidake, Hokkaido

Asahidake, Hokkaido

The highest peak in the “Playground of the Gods”
November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan

November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan

The history of Pocky Day and how to celebrate

Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways

Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways

Trade Tokyo’s winter chill for coral lagoons and warm island air—Palau’s new direct flight brings paradise within reach
Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari 

Wildlife in Tokyo: Tokyo Safari 

A guide to the fluffiest wildlife you can spot in the city 
A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores

A Guide to Tokyo’s Art Stores

Rainbowholic, Tokyo’s journaling enthusiast, shares some of her favorite spots in the city
Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2025 Guide 

Tokyo Autumn Foliage 2025 Guide 

Quiet and lesser-known spots in and around Tokyo

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope October 4 – 10

Horoscope

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

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newneu. synapse. presents Michael Bibi

newneu. synapse. presents Michael Bibi

Feb 06, 2026 at 11:00pm ~ Feb 07, 2026 at 4:30am

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Winter 2025

Winter 2025

Read our latest print magazine online and browse all the locations across Tokyo and the Kanto Region where you can pick up a copy for yourself.

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Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025

Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025

A grunge, romantic twist on spring
Healing Japanese Fiction Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug

Healing Japanese Fiction Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug

Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy
Japan’s Top Six Spring Music Festivals 2025

Japan’s Top Six Spring Music Festivals 2025

Embrace the warm weather at six of our favorite outdoor music events this spring
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems
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Living

​​5 of Japan’s Weirdest YouTube Channels You Should be Watching

​​5 of Japan’s Weirdest YouTube Channels You Should be Watching

Where unhinged creativity meets strangely soothing chaos
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ojima, A Land of Rivers and Old-School Commerce

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ojima, A Land of Rivers and Old-School Commerce

A coastal dream in the heart of eastern Tokyo
November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan

November 11 is Pocky Day in Japan

The history of Pocky Day and how to celebrate

Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways

Fly Direct from Tokyo to Palau, One of the Pacific’s Most Accessible Winter Getaways

Trade Tokyo’s winter chill for coral lagoons and warm island air—Palau’s new direct flight brings paradise within reach
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Community

Ginza and Tokyo Fashion Week: Runway for Hope

Ginza and Tokyo Fashion Week: Runway for Hope

Rebuilding the Tohoku communities, thread by thread
The 10th Anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami

The 10th Anniversary of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami

Commemorating the past and looking to future generations

TOSHI-LOW on the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami 

TOSHI-LOW on the 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami 

“We need conversation about this disaster more than we need construction”
Who’s Who in the J-Vlogging Scene

Who’s Who in the J-Vlogging Scene

6 Japan-based YouTubers to follow this fall

Commerce Beats Community at Miyashita Park

Commerce Beats Community at Miyashita Park

New retail complex in Shibuya displaces Tokyo’s homeless population
Appetite for Change

Appetite for Change

Single mothers confront Japan’s hidden realities

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Travel

Take a Slow Train to Izu

Take a Slow Train to Izu

The peninsula of sun, sea, and spa
Ise Shrine: Japan’s Holiest Site

Ise Shrine: Japan’s Holiest Site

Rebuilding the sacred heart of Japan
Auberge TOKITO Grand Opening

Auberge TOKITO Grand Opening

Truly rich Japanese cuisine and experiences
East Nara Nabari

East Nara Nabari

A natural playground rich with scenic beauty and historic attractions
Kamigori Travel Guide

Kamigori Travel Guide

Getting off the beaten path to find peace and beauty in Hyogo
Club Med Kiroro Peak

Club Med Kiroro Peak

Enjoy Club Med’s newly-opened ski resort in Kiroro, Hokkaido
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Dining

Chocolate and CRAFT SAKE at Roppongi Hills

Chocolate and CRAFT SAKE at Roppongi Hills

Join in on CRAFT SAKE WEEK 2024

Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Nibble on charming treats at The Strings Omotesando
“Bougie” Spots to Eat and Drink in Tokyo

“Bougie” Spots to Eat and Drink in Tokyo

Explore the latest trends in dining at locations created by premier fashion brands

Café & Gallery Kiougama

Café & Gallery Kiougama

Experience Kiougama traditional handmade pottery

The Grill&Seafood Hokkaido Chimunii Ginza Store

The Grill&Seafood Hokkaido Chimunii Ginza Store

Flavors of Hokkaido in the heart of Tokyo
Egan’s Bonder’s Blend

Egan’s Bonder’s Blend

Hitting Japanese shelves in April
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Literature

Books We Love

Books We Love

Merry Christmas to all our readers

Kevin Barry at the European Literature Festival

Kevin Barry at the European Literature Festival

The award-winning writer shares thoughts on place, sound and Twitter ahead of his first trip to Tokyo
Five Female Japanese Writers You Should Be Reading

Five Female Japanese Writers You Should Be Reading

The best contemporary female authors with English translated novels

Five Best Japanese Novels of 2018

Five Best Japanese Novels of 2018

Metropolis lists this year’s best Japanese fiction
In Praise of Shadows

In Praise of Shadows

A new translation sheds light on East-West duality
Contesting Myths

Contesting Myths

Best-selling writer Robert Whiting reviews a history of Japanese “samurai baseball”
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Movies

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