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Tsukiji Hongwanji Bon Odori 2026: Summer Festival in Tokyo

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The Best Japanese Films for Beginners Learning Japanese

The Best Japanese Films for Beginners Learning Japanese

Why children’s stories and quiet domestic life work better than reading textbooks will
Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases February 2026

Tokyo Music Scene: New Releases February 2026

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
Japanese Netflix Shows You Can Watch With English Subtitles

Japanese Netflix Shows You Can Watch With English Subtitles

Yes, Netflix does count as studying
Most Popular J-Pop Artists to Watch in 2026

Most Popular J-Pop Artists to Watch in 2026

Who to have on your listening radar this year 
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Living

English-Speaking Dog Groomers in Tokyo

English-Speaking Dog Groomers in Tokyo

A guide to English-speaking dog grooming services in Tokyo
Does It Feel Weird To Be Naked in an Onsen?

Does It Feel Weird To Be Naked in an Onsen?

What the Japanese bathhouse can teach us about body image
The Metropolis Agony Aunts

The Metropolis Agony Aunts

Being Foreign in Tokyo: Our totally unqualified opinions to guide you through it.
Japan Drugstore Guide: Fluoride Toothpaste, Mouthwash and Dental Floss

Japan Drugstore Guide: Fluoride Toothpaste, Mouthwash and Dental Floss

Effective oral care products for enamel repair and cavity prevention
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Community

Baseball and Japan

Baseball and Japan

A national pastime
Re-discovering Odaiba and Ariake

Re-discovering Odaiba and Ariake

The lesser-known gems by this bayside Olympic hub

Supporting Japan’s Marginalized Youth

Supporting Japan’s Marginalized Youth

Win ¥100,000 at the Jarman International Virtual Charity Golf Cup
Based in Japan: Ryan Rossiter on Playing Pro Sports in Japan

Based in Japan: Ryan Rossiter on Playing Pro Sports in Japan

“They don’t ask how many points he can score, it’s always ‘Is he a good guy?’”
Sports, Wellbeing and Community in Tokyo

Sports, Wellbeing and Community in Tokyo

English-friendly sports and wellness groups to join in Japan this summer

What’s Happening in Tokyo This July?

What’s Happening in Tokyo This July?

Fill your July with our top event picks

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Travel

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

A Slice of Manhattan in the Heart of Tokyo
Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya

Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya

Discover Shibuya from a higher plane
Fuji Speedway Hotel

Fuji Speedway Hotel

Luxury tranquility meets adrenaline adventure
Dusit Thani Kyoto: Japanese and Thai Hospitality

Dusit Thani Kyoto: Japanese and Thai Hospitality

The ancient capital meets Thai hospitality
ANA InterContinental Tokyo Brewer’s Coffee & Bar

ANA InterContinental Tokyo Brewer’s Coffee & Bar

Cafe meets bar in a luxury hotel

SHIGUCHI

SHIGUCHI

Nature meets luxury in Niseko, Hokkaido 
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Dining

Azabu’s New Luxury Bar and Lounge: The Tokyo

Azabu’s New Luxury Bar and Lounge: The Tokyo

A cutting-edge playground for adults

Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Lobster Ramen in Tokyo: Ebimaru Ramen

Highbrow French meets Japan’s working-class superstar
Where to Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Tokyo: No More “Chuuka”

Where to Eat Authentic Chinese Cuisine in Tokyo: No More “Chuuka”

Tokyo is full of regional Chinese food waiting to be tried.
Historical Eats: Savor the Flavors of the Edo Era in Tokyo

Historical Eats: Savor the Flavors of the Edo Era in Tokyo

Historic delicacies from soba and unagi to monkfish and more
The Colorful and Healthy Art of Japanese Pickle Recipes

The Colorful and Healthy Art of Japanese Pickle Recipes

The history, recipes and health benefits of Japan’s pickles

IL LUPINO PRIME Christmas Afternoon Tea

IL LUPINO PRIME Christmas Afternoon Tea

Savor the flavors of the festive season
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Literature

Matthew Chozick on Dancing in Japanese

Matthew Chozick on Dancing in Japanese

The American-born actor, writer and translator discusses ‘Eiko & Koma’
Body Language

Body Language

Poetry, dance and translation in Eiko & Koma
Tokyo Ueno Station

Tokyo Ueno Station

Yu Miri’s latest novel offers an intimate insight into a harsher side of Tokyo
INTO THE VOID

INTO THE VOID

Joy Waller’s ‘Pause :: Heartbeat’ explores the human extreme
Wieland Wagner Interview

Wieland Wagner Interview

A German perspective on Japan’s working culture
Oyako: An Ode to Parents and Children

Oyako: An Ode to Parents and Children

An array of intriguing portraits of Japanese oyako

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