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Teaching Diversity

Teaching Diversity

How a passive education system fueled one of the biggest English teaching markets in the world
Ishimoto Yasuhiro Centennial: Tradition and Modernity

Ishimoto Yasuhiro Centennial: Tradition and Modernity

New photography exhibit opens at Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery
‘The Hole’ by Hiroko Oyamada

‘The Hole’ by Hiroko Oyamada

David Boyd translates Oyamada’s surreal novel of transformation and isolation

Owning the Underground

Owning the Underground

Bringing you the lowdown on Japan’s best low-profile acts this autumn

Imagination Abounds at Festival/Tokyo 2020

Imagination Abounds at Festival/Tokyo 2020

The innovative theater event reimagines art and performance during the pandemic
Atomic Trauma and Family Albums – 75 Years Later

Atomic Trauma and Family Albums – 75 Years Later

Kazu Sashida’s crucial book sheds light on the horrors of Hiroshima
How Director Keishi Otomo Found Redemption in ‘Beneath the Shadow’

How Director Keishi Otomo Found Redemption in ‘Beneath the Shadow’

The former NHK producer and Iwate-born director’s journey home after nine long years

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Tokyo 5th SMART LOGISTICS Expo

Tokyo 5th SMART LOGISTICS Expo

Jan 21, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Jan 23, 2026 at 5:00pm

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Interview: Gus Lobban of Kero Kero Bonito

Interview: Gus Lobban of Kero Kero Bonito

One-third of British pop act shares musical influences ahead of Summer Sonic
Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg

Kakigori – The Tip Of The (Shaved) Iceberg

Beat the summer heat with Japan’s favorite shaved ice treat
Visualizing Africa in the Arakawa Ward

Visualizing Africa in the Arakawa Ward

An unexpected artistic connection between Africa and Japan
Sorry, I Am Not

Sorry, I Am Not

Resonant new album from Tokyo rock project
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Living

Dazzling Times at Robot Restaurant

Dazzling Times at Robot Restaurant

Unforgettable shows in Tokyo’s entertainment district
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Sasazuka

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Sasazuka

Heartlands: Serving up a special slice of the city’s soul

Festive Things to do at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Festive Things to do at Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Christmas cakes, chocolate and countdowns
The Small Screen

The Small Screen

What Metropolis’ staff is watching
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Dining

Buttless Beverages

Buttless Beverages

Tokyo drinking doesn’t have to include lungfuls of noxious gas
Bacana Ginza

Bacana Ginza

Churrasco and samba at this newly-opened Brazilian BBQ
Bay Brewing Yokohama

Bay Brewing Yokohama

More craft brew for the Yokohama crew
Ivanramen Plus

Ivanramen Plus

NY chef uses his noodle inventively with a Japanese favorite
Vowz Bar

Vowz Bar

Raise your spirits—and your glass—in Yotsuya-sanchome
Keats

Keats

Enjoy the last of the summer wine in the backyard of this Yutenji eatery
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