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Wagashi and the Aesthetics of Tea—Nerikiri & Matcha Experience

Wagashi and the Aesthetics of Tea—Nerikiri & Matcha Experience

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Culture

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary’s pavilion stood out with folk music, food and craft at Expo 2025
Japanese Onomatopoeia

Japanese Onomatopoeia

Everyday sounds and oddly specific quirky expressions
David Bowie Through the Eyes of a Japanese Photographer

David Bowie Through the Eyes of a Japanese Photographer

Masayoshi Sukita reflects on collaborations with the icon
Traditional Japanese Tea Guide: Beyond Matcha

Traditional Japanese Tea Guide: Beyond Matcha

21 types of Japanese tea you should know
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Living

Japan Drugstore Guide: Hair Loss and Scalp Treatments

Japan Drugstore Guide: Hair Loss and Scalp Treatments

Effective hair loss and scalp treatments recommended by drugstore staff
Edo-Tokyo Museum Returns After Four-Year Renovation

Edo-Tokyo Museum Returns After Four-Year Renovation

Two Names, One City, Centuries of History
Shibuya to Introduce ¥2,000 Littering Fines and Mandatory Trash Bins for Restaurants

Shibuya to Introduce ¥2,000 Littering Fines and Mandatory Trash Bins for Restaurants

Shibuya City will introduce on-the-spot littering fines

How to Live in Japan

How to Live in Japan

Visas, jobs and the real way people make it work
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Community

Eat Play Works

Eat Play Works

New versatile coworking space opens in Hiroo
Gym Special

Gym Special

Where to lift, train and get fit this winter
99 Sports Bar

99 Sports Bar

Tokyo’s largest and No.1 premier sports bar
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
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Travel

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
24 Hours in and around Kiyomizudera

24 Hours in and around Kiyomizudera

How to best enjoy a trip to this signature World Heritage site’s local area
Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

Exploring the city’s heritage, corporate superpower status and shitamachi downtown culture
Okinawa’s Local Culture and Ryukyu Heritage

Okinawa’s Local Culture and Ryukyu Heritage

Historical sites, crafts and traditions of Ryukyu culture

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Dining

Get a Taste of French Summer at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Get a Taste of French Summer at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Limited Edition Summer Fruits Afternoon Tea Menu
A Sophisticated Retreat With Chinese Cuisine at KARIN

A Sophisticated Retreat With Chinese Cuisine at KARIN

Chinese cuisine as a sophisticated retreat
Poolside Lounge with Moët & Chandon

Poolside Lounge with Moët & Chandon

Experience luxury at Garden Pool this summer! Enjoy stunning views of Tokyo Tower and relax under parasols with a glass of Moët Champagne.
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s New Tailored Dining Experience

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s New Tailored Dining Experience

Invite your friends, dates and pets for an extravagant summer night
Rossi at Aoyama Grand Hotel

Rossi at Aoyama Grand Hotel

Tokyo’s new authentic Italian trattoria
The Roof and Lobby Bar in Ginza

The Roof and Lobby Bar in Ginza

A cozy panorama bar and an artistic cafe
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Literature

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
Book Review: The Expat’s Guide to Growing Old in Japan

Book Review: The Expat’s Guide to Growing Old in Japan

Invaluable Advice for the Long Haul
Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko

Are You an Echo?: The Lost Poetry of Misuzu Kaneko

Introducing this powerful female voice to the English-speaking world
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