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HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2026

HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2026

Nov 12, 2026 at 4:00pm ~ Feb 28, 2027 at 11:00am

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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

Open Mic Session with Stand-Up Comedian Yurié Collins

Open Mic Session with Stand-Up Comedian Yurié Collins

Bringing sharp wit and cross-cultural insight to Japan’s comedy scene.
What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry
Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafes to visit in real life that your favorite characters dined at
MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

Celebrating spring at the National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo
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Living

What Is Reibobyo? Japan’s Air-Conditioning Sickness, Explained

What Is Reibobyo? Japan’s Air-Conditioning Sickness, Explained

That fatigue from stepping out of Tokyo’s summer heat into a blast of office AC has a name, it’s not just in your head
Confessions of a Hostess Boyfriend

Confessions of a Hostess Boyfriend

Overcoming jealousy and finding true love
Japan: The White Man’s Last Refuge?

Japan: The White Man’s Last Refuge?

Are Japan’s ‘White Gods’ enjoying the benefits of “sexist” cultures abroad?

Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan

Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan

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Community

Women’s Bodybuilding in Japan

Women’s Bodybuilding in Japan

A culture of support
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

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Travel

Live Your Pokémon Dreams at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Live Your Pokémon Dreams at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Have a relaxing stay inspired by your favorite video game
Celebrating LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Travel  

Celebrating LGBTQ+ and Inclusive Travel  

From Tokyo Pride Parade 2024 to Booking.com’s Travel Proud Initiative
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo: Dining

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo: Dining

Japanese culinary adventures with Kimpton
Nobeoka, Miyazaki: Seaside Jewel of Kyushu

Nobeoka, Miyazaki: Seaside Jewel of Kyushu

Kyushu’s Undiscovered Seaside Jewel
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
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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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