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Female Musicians in Japan’s Contemporary Music Scene

Female Musicians in Japan’s Contemporary Music Scene

The most exciting music from Japan’s new wave of female artists
Inheritance From Mother by Minae Mizumura

Inheritance From Mother by Minae Mizumura

A drama against the overly dramatic
The New Dragon King: Shogi Prodigy Sota Fujii

The New Dragon King: Shogi Prodigy Sota Fujii

14-year-old shogi prodigy Sota Fujii is becoming a legend
Tokyo Music Scene: Summer 2017

Tokyo Music Scene: Summer 2017

A mid-year roundup of the best Japanese music available online
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Living

Re-Juvenate Pilates

Re-Juvenate Pilates

Bilingual pilates studio in Omotesando

Metropolis Summer Issue 2020 Out Now

Metropolis Summer Issue 2020 Out Now

Where to find a copy, how to read us online and our augmented reality feature
Bathing in Japanese Luxury

Bathing in Japanese Luxury

USTECH: Bringing elegant craftsmanship to your home
LiLi Releases Debut Single

LiLi Releases Debut Single

Building bridges between Japan and the world through music

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The Shake

The Shake

A little wrist action makes all the difference
Tonchang

Tonchang

Pig out at Shin-Okubo’s twin pork palaces
Wa Bar

Wa Bar

Downing cocktails at Koreatown’s liveliest—and loudest—nightspot
Seoul Kitchen

Seoul Kitchen

Take home an authentic taste of Kankoku with these essential Koreatown treats
Chez Olivier

Chez Olivier

Exquisite French with a personal touch in Ichigaya
Never Never Land

Never Never Land

Float away at this ageless Shimokitazawa hangout
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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