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Meso: French-Japanese Fusion in Shimokitazawa

Meso: French-Japanese Fusion in Shimokitazawa

An innovative, French fusion bistro that is bound to keep you wanting more
Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2026

Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2026

It’s hydrangea season! Tokyo in bloom
Oxomoco Opens in Roppongi

Oxomoco Opens in Roppongi

The Brooklyn original earned its Michelin star in five months, the Roppongi relaunch brings a bigger menu and a bigger room
Tokyo Day Trip: Utsunomiya “Gyoza Town”

Tokyo Day Trip: Utsunomiya “Gyoza Town”

Crispy dumplings, here I come!
Why Ramen and Top Tokyo Restaurants Lost Their Michelin Stars

Why Ramen and Top Tokyo Restaurants Lost Their Michelin Stars

The fallen stars of the Tokyo Michelin Guide
Things to Do in Tokyo in June

Things to Do in Tokyo in June

Our handpicked list of the best events going on in June
Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo 2026

Cold pours, sunset views and rooftop grills

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Sanno Matsuri at Hie Shrine

Sanno Matsuri at Hie Shrine

Jun 07, 2026 at 7:00am ~ Jun 17, 2026 at 5:00pm

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Audemars Piguet x Swatch’s “Royal Pop” Watch Lands in Tokyo on May 16

Audemars Piguet x Swatch’s “Royal Pop” Watch Lands in Tokyo on May 16

Eight pocket watches, three stores, one per person. Your complete drop guide.
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan

Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

a sharp and uncompromising voice in modern Japanese fiction
The Japanese Aesthetic of Transparency: From Hokusai to Pocari Sweat

The Japanese Aesthetic of Transparency: From Hokusai to Pocari Sweat

“Toumeikan” is symbolized by water and made visible by the color blue
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Living

Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2026

Best Parks for Seasonal Flowers in and Around Tokyo 2026

It’s hydrangea season! Tokyo in bloom
Oxomoco Opens in Roppongi

Oxomoco Opens in Roppongi

The Brooklyn original earned its Michelin star in five months, the Roppongi relaunch brings a bigger menu and a bigger room
Tokyo Day Trip: Utsunomiya “Gyoza Town”

Tokyo Day Trip: Utsunomiya “Gyoza Town”

Crispy dumplings, here I come!
Things to Do in Tokyo in June

Things to Do in Tokyo in June

Our handpicked list of the best events going on in June
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Community

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Dog Adoption & Fostering in Tokyo

Buddies in Collaboration with Metropolis
Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 Out Now

Metropolis Spring Issue 2026 Out Now

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama

Swimming Pools in Tokyo and Yokohama

Escape the summer heat
Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Tips for Celebrating Hanami in 2026

Enjoy Japan’s favorite spring ritual safely
English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

English-Speaking Eye Clinics In Tokyo

Practical options for checkups, treatment and follow-up care
Fika in Tokyo: How a Swedish Coffee Ritual Is Helping Professionals Feel Less Alone

Fika in Tokyo: How a Swedish Coffee Ritual Is Helping Professionals Feel Less Alone

Intentional slowness to replace transactional networking.
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Travel

Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Visiting Punch the Monkey’s Hometown: Ichikawa

Greater Tokyo’s unexpected spotlight, courtesy of one baby monkey.
11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo

11 Biophilic Cafes in Chiba for a Nature-Filled Escape from Tokyo

Escape to nature with these cafés near Tokyo
Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

Affordable Monthly Rentals in Japan for Remote Workers and Digital Nomads

A low-cost taste of nomadic living
Teshima: Not Just Another Island

Teshima: Not Just Another Island

From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
Awaji Island: Japan’s Hidden Culinary and Cultural Getaway

Awaji Island: Japan’s Hidden Culinary and Cultural Getaway

How food, pop culture and slow living coexist on Japan’s quietly changing island
The Fukushima Diamond Route

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest
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Dining

Japanese Luxury Fruits and Where to Find Them in Tokyo

Japanese Luxury Fruits and Where to Find Them in Tokyo

Where to buy fancy fruit and why it costs so much
Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Easter in Tokyo: Japan’s Cutest Treats This Year

Celebrate Easter with treats that are equally beautiful and delicious
Best Korean Restaurants in Tokyo

Best Korean Restaurants in Tokyo

Where to find Korean BBQ, traditional stews and modern Korean dining
The Best Chinese Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo

The Best Chinese Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo

Haidilao is not the only choice
A Short History of Japanese Cheesecake

A Short History of Japanese Cheesecake

From ancient Olympic superfood to fuwa-fuwa fandom
Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

Best Sushi Omakase in Tokyo: 6 Editor’s Picks for 2026

We’ve curated 6 standout selections that truly capture the essence of Tokyo’s omakase scene

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Literature

Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Literary symbol or cultural cliche?

How the English Language Failed Banana Yoshimoto

How the English Language Failed Banana Yoshimoto

Looking back at the Japanese literary icon 30 years after the translation of her debut novel ‘Kitchen’
Why Do So Many Japanese Love Stories End in Double Suicide?

Why Do So Many Japanese Love Stories End in Double Suicide?

How a trope lasted from its birth in theatre to its role in anime
Shuna’s Journey: Miyazaki’s Forgotten Masterwork

Shuna’s Journey: Miyazaki’s Forgotten Masterwork

The 1983 illustrated story that helped shape Miyazaki’s later films
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?

Book Review: “An I-Novel” by Minae Mizumura (Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter)

Book Review: “An I-Novel” by Minae Mizumura (Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter)

A bilingual meditation on navigating belonging in isolation
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Japanese Movies

10 Japanese Horror Movies That’ll Make You Switch the “Big Light” On

10 Japanese Horror Movies That’ll Make You Switch the “Big Light” On

Eerie films to haunt your nights this spooky season
Godzilla: The Kaiju That Remembers

Godzilla: The Kaiju That Remembers

A Creature of Fallout and Postwar Memory
Inside the Life of a Kabuki Actor

Inside the Life of a Kabuki Actor

Kabuki actor Monnosuke on the art of becoming someone else
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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