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8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo

8 Lesser-Known Ski Spots Close to Tokyo

Now there’s no excuse not to hit the slopes on your winter weekends off
English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo 

English-Speaking Dentists in Tokyo 

Comprehensive Guide for 2025
Hiking Mount Fuji

Hiking Mount Fuji

It’s not all about getting to the top
How to Make an Autumn Ikebana

How to Make an Autumn Ikebana

Beginner tips for nageirebana
Things To Do Near Haneda Airport: Tenkubashi & Haneda Innovation City

Things To Do Near Haneda Airport: Tenkubashi & Haneda Innovation City

Tokyo’s newest “city” of culture, dining, nightlife, and innovation
Based in Japan: Getting Your Dream Job in Japan with Sean Elliott

Based in Japan: Getting Your Dream Job in Japan with Sean Elliott

Moving beyond teaching English
Dami Lee on the Organized Chaos That is Tokyo

Dami Lee on the Organized Chaos That is Tokyo

Is Tokyo ugly?

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope September 5 – 12

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

Setsubun at Senso-ji, Asakusa

Setsubun at Senso-ji, Asakusa

Feb 03, 2026 at 10:00am ~ Feb 03, 2026 at 2:00pm

Read The Latest Issue Read The Latest Issue Winter 2025

Winter 2025

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

Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

Fresh Ink: Saho Terao

The English-language debut of “Tenshi Nikki” (“Angel Diaries”)
Tokyo Trends: Where To Buy Winter Coats In Tokyo 

Tokyo Trends: Where To Buy Winter Coats In Tokyo 

Leather is your go-to this season
Japandi: The Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Scandinavian Comfort 

Japandi: The Fusion of Japanese Minimalism and Scandinavian Comfort 

How to incorporate intentionality, balance and Danish hygge into your home and life
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Lee He-Yi

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: Lee He-Yi

Featured artist of November 2024
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Living

Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving

Red Roofs of Iwami: Historic Townscapes, Preserved and Evolving

Picturesque red-roof villages of Japan—but more than just beautiful
Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Edo’s Inked Heroes: Edo Firefighters

Legends, tattoos and the art of bravery
A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

A Guide to Solo Hiking in Japan

Three hiking regions to join Japan’s hiking community
Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan

Haikyo, and the Urban Explorers of Japan

Chasing the past
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Community

The 2019 Rugby World Cup

The 2019 Rugby World Cup

A complete overview of this year’s competition in Japan

Damiano Cunego

Damiano Cunego

From cycling champion to cycling mentor
Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel

Metropolis talks to Japan soccer captain, Saki Kumagai, ahead of the Women’s World Cup
June Community News & Events

June Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Choral Treasures of Eastern Europe Concert Series

Choral Treasures of Eastern Europe Concert Series

By the Tokyo Embassy Choir
May Community News & Events

May Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
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Travel

Meet the Serpents of Iwami Kagura

Meet the Serpents of Iwami Kagura

Stepping into Japanese mythology in Iwami, Shimane Prefecture

The Perfect Road Trip Through Satsuma Peninsula

The Perfect Road Trip Through Satsuma Peninsula

Cruise around and see what Southern Kyushu has to offer
Tohoku Kizuna Festival

Tohoku Kizuna Festival

Experience the culture of Tohoku’s six prefectures in one huge festival
A Second Chance at Iwate

A Second Chance at Iwate

Ghosts, ancient aliens, mannequins and more
Tokyo Time Travel: WOW RIDE

Tokyo Time Travel: WOW RIDE

From Ginza to the virtual fantasy
Kakurinbo Temple Lodging & Ebisuya Rental Villa

Kakurinbo Temple Lodging & Ebisuya Rental Villa

As recommended by the Washington Post
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Dining

CLUB THE PEPPER 

CLUB THE PEPPER 

Shibuya’s Futuristic Space Cafe
Yoshinoya

Yoshinoya

The history of the gyudon titan 
Patisserie & Cafe Delimo Azabudai Hills

Patisserie & Cafe Delimo Azabudai Hills

The East India company and Japan’s artisanal harmony
EXTASIA at R3 Club Lounge

EXTASIA at R3 Club Lounge

The latest concept from the team at R3 Club Lounge
TORIMESHI TORITOH BUN

TORIMESHI TORITOH BUN

Serving oyakudon since 1907 
Miso Mebore

Miso Mebore

Taste every prefecture’s miso in one place
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Literature

Me Against the World by Kazufumi Shiraishi

Me Against the World by Kazufumi Shiraishi

“Is this book a novel trying to do philosophy or is it philosophy masquerading as a novel?”

Quit Your Band!

Quit Your Band!

Despite the overwhelming odds, the underground scene perseveres
(English) Booker Prizes

(English) Booker Prizes

Where the English-reading expat goes for books

100 Views of Tokyo

100 Views of Tokyo

Not just your run-of-the-mill views, these illustrations are intimate, surprising, and occasionally fantastic
5 Ways to Get Lit

5 Ways to Get Lit

By lit, we mean literature
Drawing Travels

Drawing Travels

Christine Mari Inzer illustrates her Japan experience
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Movies

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