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English Comedy Night: Meshida’s My Japanese Perspective

English Comedy Night: Meshida’s My Japanese Perspective

Nov 13, 2026 at 8:30pm ~ Nov 13, 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

The Best Anime Songs of All Time

The Best Anime Songs of All Time

Certified bangers, no skips

Your Japanese Autumn Reading List 2026

Your Japanese Autumn Reading List 2026

Our best new recommendations from Tokyo’s literary scene
Five Translated Japanese Books to Read in Autumn 2026

Five Translated Japanese Books to Read in Autumn 2026

The best picks to add to your reading list

Born of Earth, Conceived in Fire

Born of Earth, Conceived in Fire

Japan’s ancient pottery traditions are far more interesting than you think
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Living

6 National Parks in Japan Worth Building a Trip Around

6 National Parks in Japan Worth Building a Trip Around

From drift ice walks to offshore bear watching, these six national parks offer some of Japan’s most memorable outdoor experiences
Tokyo Weather in November: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening

Tokyo Weather in November: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening

Temperatures, layering tips and the autumn events filling the calendar this month
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Menopause Relief in Japan

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Menopause Relief in Japan

Over-the-counter remedies for menopause symptoms at Japanese drugstores—and when to see a gynecologist
Halloween in Tokyo 2026

Halloween in Tokyo 2026

Our roundup of spooky events to fill your calendar
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Community

Japan Residence Permit Fees Rise From October 1, 2026: Permanent Residency Jumps to ¥200,000

Japan Residence Permit Fees Rise From October 1, 2026: Permanent Residency Jumps to ¥200,000

More about the process, eligibility rules, and paperwork
Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Paid Clinical Trials in Tokyo for International Residents and Visitors

Inside Tokyo’s paid clinical research program for foreigners—compensation, eligibility and what the experience is actually like
International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

International Summer Schools in Japan for 2026

Key dates and fun options for your little ones

Metropolis Summer Issue 2026

Metropolis Summer Issue 2026

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy
Japan vs. Brazil World Cup 2026: Samurai Blue Through to Round of 32 After Sweden Thriller

Japan vs. Brazil World Cup 2026: Samurai Blue Through to Round of 32 After Sweden Thriller

Daizen Maeda’s second-half goal and a string of crucial saves from Zion Suzuki sent Japan through to the knockouts, where a date with Brazil awaits
Japan World Cup 2026 Guide: Schedule, Players & Where to Watch in Tokyo

Japan World Cup 2026 Guide: Schedule, Players & Where to Watch in Tokyo

The Samurai Blue are back for their eighth consecutive World Cup—here’s how to follow every match from Tokyo
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Travel

Tokyo Weather in September: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening

Tokyo Weather in September: What to Do, Wear & What’s Happening

A month-by-month look at temperatures, rainfall, daily outfits, and the events worth planning around
Fashionably Fukuoka

Fashionably Fukuoka

A shopaholic’s guide to the city
What To Do in Winter in Okinawa

What To Do in Winter in Okinawa

The ultimate cure for the winter blues
Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City

Onomichi Travel Guide: Discover This Historic Port City

Once a pirate haunt, the port town of Onomichi in the Inland Sea still houses an intriguing array of attractions

Exploring Aso Kumamoto

Exploring Aso Kumamoto

Life on the edge of the Earth
Japan’s Autumn Foliage Guide 2026

Japan’s Autumn Foliage Guide 2026

Plus what to wear, when to go, and when to arrive

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Dining

Bali Campur Cafe

Bali Campur Cafe

A Warm Corner of Indonesia in Tokyo
TaiKouRou Tokyo: The Jumbo Gyoza Legend That’s Taking Over Your Feed

TaiKouRou Tokyo: The Jumbo Gyoza Legend That’s Taking Over Your Feed

This 75-year-old restaurant near Tokyo Station serves a dumpling three times the size of a standard gyoza
The World’s First: Japan’s Viral Cold-Water Instant Noodles

The World’s First: Japan’s Viral Cold-Water Instant Noodles

Inside the Hiyashi cup noodle craze
Heavenly Island Lifestyle Daikanyama

Heavenly Island Lifestyle Daikanyama

Heavenly Island Lifestyle brings wagyu loco moco and mai tais to Daikanyama
Dachibin

Dachibin

Dachibin serves goya champuru, beni-imo tempura, and Orion draft beer in Koenji
Den Kushi Flori

Den Kushi Flori

Den Kushi Flori pairs Zaiyu Hasegawa’s playful precision with Hiroyasu Kawate’s French technique.
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Literature

Book Review: Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matsumoto

Book Review: Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matsumoto

a quiet meditation on creativity, relevance and persistence
What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

What’s Up With Bad Sex in Murakami?

Pleasure and prose in ‘Killing Commendatore’ and other novels
Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

Book Review: Hunchback by Saou Ichikawa

a sharp and uncompromising voice in modern Japanese fiction
Book Review: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

Book Review: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

A quiet return to memory, longing and surreal boundaries
Inside the 2026 Akutagawa & Naoki Prizes

Inside the 2026 Akutagawa & Naoki Prizes

The Most Prestigious Prizes in Japanese Literature
Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Why Are There So Many Cats in Japanese Fiction?

Literary symbol or cultural cliche?

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Japanese Movies

7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

7 Japanese Romance Movies That’ll Break Your Heart (in a Good Way)

So you can sob while practicing your Japanese listening skills
Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026

Japanese LGBTQ+ Films To Watch in 2026

Love, heartbreak and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

How would you rank your favorite Japanese cinema?

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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