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Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Pirates of Tokyo Bay: English & Japanese Improv Comedy

Oct 25, 2026 at 7:30pm ~ Oct 25, 2026 at 9:30pm

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Autumn 2026

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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Culture

MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

Celebrating spring at the National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo
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
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Living

Best Dog Food in Japan (2026)

Best Dog Food in Japan (2026)

Recommended brands for every pup and budget
Best Rice Cookers in Japan (2026)

Best Rice Cookers in Japan (2026)

Top picks for every budget
A Guide to Tokyo Glamping

A Guide to Tokyo Glamping

Choice glamping locations in and around Tokyo

Top 7 Aquariums to Celebrate Sea Day in Japan

Top 7 Aquariums to Celebrate Sea Day in Japan

Celebrate Sea Day without going to the ocean
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Community

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!

National Azabu: Tokyo’s International Supermarket Mecca 

National Azabu: Tokyo’s International Supermarket Mecca 

Launching online shopping and home delivery 
Tokyo’s Homeless: The dilemma hidden in plain sight

Tokyo’s Homeless: The dilemma hidden in plain sight

Volunteering with Tokyo Spring Homeless Patrol can be more than an act of charity
Kai Harada

Kai Harada

The Olympic debut of professional climbing

Baseball and Japan

Baseball and Japan

A national pastime
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Travel

Hotel Graphy, Shibuya

Hotel Graphy, Shibuya

Where urban hospitality meets hostel charm
Tsuwano Travel Guide: A Hidden Samurai Town

Tsuwano Travel Guide: A Hidden Samurai Town

A hidden samurai town in Shimane
Japan Bullet Train

Japan Bullet Train

Speedy and stress-free Shinkansen tickets
48 Hours in Tono and Hanamaki: Folktales, Food, and Festivals in Rural Japan

48 Hours in Tono and Hanamaki: Folktales, Food, and Festivals in Rural Japan

Release your full imagination in the hometown of Japanese folklore
Minobu Town

Minobu Town

Revitalizing Japanese regional tourism
Escape the Chill: Winter Destinations From Tokyo

Escape the Chill: Winter Destinations From Tokyo

Warm winter destinations in Japan
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Dining

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
Best Mexican Restaurants in Tokyo

Best Mexican Restaurants in Tokyo

Our favorite spots for Mexican cuisine, from authentic to unique takes
Michelin-Starred Imperial Treasure Arrives in Ginza, Tokyo

Michelin-Starred Imperial Treasure Arrives in Ginza, Tokyo

A refined dining experience that blends Michelin-starred Chinese cuisine with Japanese ingredients and aesthetics
Where to Drink Japanese Tea in Tokyo: Matcha, Houjicha and Wagashi

Where to Drink Japanese Tea in Tokyo: Matcha, Houjicha and Wagashi

Where to go for an authentic steep
Mediterranean Comfort with an Aussie Twist: bills Launches New Spring/Summer 2025 Menu in Japan

Mediterranean Comfort with an Aussie Twist: bills Launches New Spring/Summer 2025 Menu in Japan

Fresh produce, bright flavors, and wine-ready plates define the newest seasonal lineup at bills Japan
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Literature

Across Space & Time: Translating ‘Night on the Galactic Railroad’

Across Space & Time: Translating ‘Night on the Galactic Railroad’

Kenji Miyazawa’s untranslatable masterpiece
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
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