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Vegan Bento Hanami Essentials

Vegan Bento Hanami Essentials

Vegan bento options for a hanami picnic
Best Rooftop Bars in Tokyo – 2026 Ultimate Guide

Best Rooftop Bars in Tokyo – 2026 Ultimate Guide

Kick back and take in Tokyo’s galactic skyline
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
Book Review: The Memory Police By Yoko Ogawa 

Book Review: The Memory Police By Yoko Ogawa 

Which do you trust: your memory or the crowd?

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
A Guide to the Best Independent Cinemas in Tokyo

A Guide to the Best Independent Cinemas in Tokyo

Find your new favorite local cinema haunt

Morning-After Pill Made Available in Drug Stores In Japan

Morning-After Pill Made Available in Drug Stores In Japan

A major shift for reproductive rights

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Thee Sacred Souls: Japan Tour 2026

Thee Sacred Souls: Japan Tour 2026

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Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Gorpcore: History of “Outdoor Fashion” and the Japanese Brands To Know

Why outdoor clothing is popular in Japan
Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary’s pavilion stood out with folk music, food and craft at Expo 2025
Japanese Onomatopoeia

Japanese Onomatopoeia

Everyday sounds and oddly specific quirky expressions
David Bowie Through the Eyes of a Japanese Photographer

David Bowie Through the Eyes of a Japanese Photographer

Masayoshi Sukita reflects on collaborations with the icon
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Living

Ama Divers in Mie: Japan’s Legendary Sea Women Keeping Tradition Alive

Ama Divers in Mie: Japan’s Legendary Sea Women Keeping Tradition Alive

Explore the vanishing world of Japan’s ama divers in Ise-Shima, where sea women have free-dived for abalone and pearls for over a thousand years.
Things to Do in Tokyo in March 2026

Things to Do in Tokyo in March 2026

Cherry blossoms, marathons, immersive art and spring festivals
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Thrifting in Shimokitazawa

Where to start your secondhand journey in Tokyo’s thrift city
Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026

Anime Pop-up Events in Tokyo 2026

The best ephemeral anime events around Tokyo this season
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Community

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

Practice the Art of Shodo at Norihito Calligraphy School

Practice the Art of Shodo at Norihito Calligraphy School

Tailored calligraphy lessons in Omotesando
Conquer the Supermarket Game

Conquer the Supermarket Game

A comprehensive guide to shopping smarter in Tokyo

What We’re Watching This Summer

What We’re Watching This Summer

Staff picks from fashion YouTuber to outlandish animation and Netflix dramas
Eat Play Works

Eat Play Works

New versatile coworking space opens in Hiroo
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Travel

Noku Kyoto Hotel: Modern Heritage

Noku Kyoto Hotel: Modern Heritage

An unforgettable domestic travel experience
Embracing Japan’s emerging powder snowboarding scene

Embracing Japan’s emerging powder snowboarding scene

A Guide to Snowboarding Resorts in Japan Winter 2022

Lotte Arai Resort: Experience Powder Snow

Lotte Arai Resort: Experience Powder Snow

The crown jewel of Niigata
A Journey With a Gun and No Money

A Journey With a Gun and No Money

Bunsho Hattori and Ryuichi Ishikawa
For Love’s Sake

For Love’s Sake

Spirituality, stone and Japan’s beloved rice brew in Tochigi

The Beginner’s Guide to Forest Bathing

The Beginner’s Guide to Forest Bathing

Nine forests to explore and experience shinrin-yoku in the Tokyo area
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Dining

Le Cafe V

Le Cafe V

Louis Vuitton’s elevated cafe in Tokyo
FONDA MEXICANA New York Opens in Ginza

FONDA MEXICANA New York Opens in Ginza

Bringing Authentic Mexican Flavors and New York Sophistication to Tokyo’s Dining Scene
Get a Taste of French Summer at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Get a Taste of French Summer at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Limited Edition Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea Menu
A Sophisticated Retreat With Chinese Cuisine at KARIN

A Sophisticated Retreat With Chinese Cuisine at KARIN

Chinese cuisine as a sophisticated retreat
Poolside Lounge with Moët & Chandon

Poolside Lounge with Moët & Chandon

Experience luxury at Garden Pool this summer! Enjoy stunning views of Tokyo Tower and relax under parasols with a glass of Moët Champagne.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s New Tailored Dining Experience

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s New Tailored Dining Experience

Invite your friends, dates and pets for an extravagant summer night
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Literature

Andrea Fazzari: Tokyo New Wave

Andrea Fazzari: Tokyo New Wave

Photographer and writer Andrea Fazzari captures the intimate, personal sides of Tokyo’s new generation of chefs
Go by Kazuki Kaneshiro – review

Go by Kazuki Kaneshiro – review

Shallow attempt at a bildungsroman
Japan – 100 Hidden Towns

Japan – 100 Hidden Towns

Discover a deeper culture
Keshiki – New Voices from Japan

Keshiki – New Voices from Japan

New book series showcases literary translation as cultural exchange (Part 2)
Keshiki – New Voices from Japan

Keshiki – New Voices from Japan

New book series showcases literary translation as cultural exchange (Part 1)
Christmas Present Cookbooks

Christmas Present Cookbooks

Japanese cookbooks cover culture and recipes
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