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10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books

10 Lesser-Known Secondhand Bookstores in Tokyo that Sell English Books

Quirky spots to find cheap English books in Tokyo

Things To Do in February 2026

Things To Do in February 2026

Your guide to enjoying Tokyo’s coldest month
Guide to Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Tokyo

Guide to Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Tokyo

Everything you need to know about celebrating loved ones the Japanese way
Tokyo Marathon 2026: What Runners Should Know About Staying in Central Tokyo

Tokyo Marathon 2026: What Runners Should Know About Staying in Central Tokyo

Smart logistics, smoother race week, faster recovery
English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo

English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo

Your guide to Tokyo-based architects who speak your language and understand your vision
What Is Japanese Tradition? — Editor’s Letter

What Is Japanese Tradition? — Editor’s Letter

Should Japan stay “traditional”?
Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

How a postwar decision brought upon the hay fever epidemic

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope November 14 – 21

Horoscope

See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

Event Events In Tokyo This Week

Asian University for Women Japan Benefit

Asian University for Women Japan Benefit

Apr 09, 2026 at 6:30pm ~ Apr 09, 2026 at 8:30pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Spring 2026

Spring 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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Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2025

Tokyo’s Top Haunted Spots for Ghost Hunting in Summer 2025

11 of Tokyo’s Most Paranormal Spots
Best 80s Japanese Anime Movies You’ll Adore

Best 80s Japanese Anime Movies You’ll Adore

Rev up those space rockets—we’re going way beyond Akira or Ghibli
Nikka Whisky: Japan and Scotland’s Love Story

Nikka Whisky: Japan and Scotland’s Love Story

Masataka and Rita Taketsuru
“Magical Girl” Fashion Trend in Japan

“Magical Girl” Fashion Trend in Japan

How Japan’s Kawaii Anime Aesthetic Sparked 2025’s Latest Microtrend
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Living

English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo

English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo

Your guide to Tokyo-based architects who speak your language and understand your vision
What Is Japanese Tradition? — Editor’s Letter

What Is Japanese Tradition? — Editor’s Letter

Should Japan stay “traditional”?
Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

How a postwar decision brought upon the hay fever epidemic
English-Speaking Moving Services in Tokyo

English-Speaking Moving Services in Tokyo

Make relocating stress-free with these moving services in Tokyo
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Community

Rugby-Themed Hotdogs and Burgers at The Oak Door

Rugby-Themed Hotdogs and Burgers at The Oak Door

Gameday meals and beverages that are a true match made in heaven
Beauty Special

Beauty Special

Our curated list of establishments that will ensure you receive the beauty services of your dreams
Small Town Sumo

Small Town Sumo

Japan’s athletic traditions survive beyond the spotlight
September Community News & Events

September Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
2019 Rugby World Cup Shinjuku Megastore

2019 Rugby World Cup Shinjuku Megastore

Gear up and get set for a first for both Japan and the sporting world
Enaam Ahmed

Enaam Ahmed

The race ace back to winning ways in Japan
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Travel

Osaka’s Underground Chinatown

Osaka’s Underground Chinatown

Authentic Chinese Food in Osaka City
Tokyo vs Hokkaido

Tokyo vs Hokkaido

Is Hokkaido the best prefecture in Japan?
Beginner’s Guide to Bikepacking in Japan

Beginner’s Guide to Bikepacking in Japan

Experience Japan’s great outdoors in a new way
Osaka: A City of Experience and Exploration

Osaka: A City of Experience and Exploration

Follow us through a neon-lit world of good food and good times
ECO EDO Summer Yukata Stroll

ECO EDO Summer Yukata Stroll

Immerse in Nihonbashi’s rich history with Edo fashion, food, and fūrin
Wielding Afro Cabbages And Snow Monsters

Wielding Afro Cabbages And Snow Monsters

Meet the man saving Tohoku tourism
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Dining

Kura Sushi’s New Vision for Ginza

Kura Sushi’s New Vision for Ginza

Kura Sushi’s brand new Ginza store has a few surprises for you
Sophie at EDITION

Sophie at EDITION

Modern brasserie using Japanese local products
Discover the Art, Culture and Future of Tea at Tokyo’s Newest Museum

Discover the Art, Culture and Future of Tea at Tokyo’s Newest Museum

Museum of Tea Culture Creation and O~i Ocha Museum open May 1, 2024
Chocolate and CRAFT SAKE at Roppongi Hills

Chocolate and CRAFT SAKE at Roppongi Hills

Join in on CRAFT SAKE WEEK 2024

Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Peter Rabbit Afternoon Tea in Tokyo

Nibble on charming treats at The Strings Omotesando
Café & Gallery Kiougama

Café & Gallery Kiougama

Experience Kiougama traditional handmade pottery

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Literature

The Three Pleasures

The Three Pleasures

A reporter investigates Japanese-Canadian internment camps in WWII
Book Review: The Great Passage

Book Review: The Great Passage

Shion Miura’s The Great Passage is all about words in…
Book Review: Tokyo Geek’s Guide

Book Review: Tokyo Geek’s Guide

The new English-language guide to all things otaku in the nation’s capital
Inheritance From Mother by Minae Mizumura

Inheritance From Mother by Minae Mizumura

A drama against the overly dramatic
Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo

Book Review: Freelancing in Tokyo

Screenwriter David Chester offers his tips and tricks for surviving the freelance grind
Book Review: The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales

Book Review: The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales

Thersa Matsuura brings Japan’s spirit world to life
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