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Culture

Dami Lee on the Organized Chaos That is Tokyo

Dami Lee on the Organized Chaos That is Tokyo

Is Tokyo ugly?
Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives

Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi) and His Many Lives

The Irish-Greek wanderer who became Japan’s foremost folklore chronicler
Romantic Horror in Japanese Folklore and Literature

Romantic Horror in Japanese Folklore and Literature

Japanese stories of love and ghosts that offer something both delicate and terrifying
Japanese Halloween Costume Ideas for 2025

Japanese Halloween Costume Ideas for 2025

Draw inspiration from Japanese horror folktales
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Living

English-Speaking Nail Salons in Tokyo

English-Speaking Nail Salons in Tokyo

Where to get gel nails, detailed nail art and manicures in Tokyo with English-speaking service
Date Night Ideas in Tokyo

Date Night Ideas in Tokyo

Best spots for a creative Tokyo date
Based in Japan: Arthell Isom on Building the First Foreign-owned Anime Studio in Japan

Based in Japan: Arthell Isom on Building the First Foreign-owned Anime Studio in Japan

Storyteller, entrepreneur and artist
“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies

“They Ripped Up My Resignation Letter”: 1 in 5 Japanese Workers in Their 20s Turn to Resignation Agencies

Young workers turn to resignation agencies for their mental health
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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’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

Le Cafe V

Le Cafe V

Louis Vuitton’s elevated cafe in Tokyo
FONDA MEXICANA New York Opens in Ginza

FONDA MEXICANA New York Opens in Ginza

Bringing Authentic Mexican Flavors and New York Sophistication to Tokyo’s Dining Scene
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
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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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