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Why Does Japan Eat KFC On Christmas?

Why Does Japan Eat KFC On Christmas?

How KFC became Kentucky Fried Christmas in Japan
Best Futons in Japan: Top Picks From Real Reviews

Best Futons in Japan: Top Picks From Real Reviews

The right futon for your space and sleep
Cafe Lumiere Kakigori for A Tokyo Christmas

Cafe Lumiere Kakigori for A Tokyo Christmas

A chilly dessert for a frosty morning
Best Stollen in Tokyo for Christmas 2025

Best Stollen in Tokyo for Christmas 2025

The coziest winter dessert is back for Christmas
Christmas Markets in Tokyo 2025

Christmas Markets in Tokyo 2025

Where to find festive dishes, gifts and end-of-year atmosphere
Christmas Afternoon Teas in Tokyo 2025

Christmas Afternoon Teas in Tokyo 2025

Experience the warmth of the holidays through artful sweets, rich savories and festive hotel lounges across Tokyo
How To Choose And Use Furoshiki

How To Choose And Use Furoshiki

Japan’s original eco bags

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope October 10 – 17

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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.

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Peter Sakura Picnic Box by The Peninsula Tokyo

Peter Sakura Picnic Box by The Peninsula Tokyo

Mar 13, 2026 at 12:00pm ~ Apr 12, 2026 at 5:00pm

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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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The Best Japanese Indie Films You’ve Never Seen 

The Best Japanese Indie Films You’ve Never Seen 

A selection of Japanese films that redefine independent cinema
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: chiapas

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: chiapas

Featured artist of January 2024
Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

Celebrating the Life and Career of Norman Tolman

One of the most prominent collectors of contemporary Japanese art
The Irresistible Oris X Disney’s The Muppets Watches

The Irresistible Oris X Disney’s The Muppets Watches

A tribute to iconic characters
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Living

Where to Buy Christmas Gifts in Tokyo

Where to Buy Christmas Gifts in Tokyo

Get creative with gifts this season with some of Tokyo’s most creative shopping hubs

Best Futons in Japan: Top Picks From Real Reviews

Best Futons in Japan: Top Picks From Real Reviews

The right futon for your space and sleep
Christmas Markets in Tokyo 2025

Christmas Markets in Tokyo 2025

Where to find festive dishes, gifts and end-of-year atmosphere
Japan Drugstore Guide: Stay Calm and Beat Winter Stress with OTC Anxiety Relief

Japan Drugstore Guide: Stay Calm and Beat Winter Stress with OTC Anxiety Relief

Your go-to guide for Japan’s best OTC anxiety and mood-boosting supplements
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Community

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
Is Japan Friendly for People with Disabilities?

Is Japan Friendly for People with Disabilities?

Striving for change, imperfectly
Pink Ribbon Reiwashu Sparkling Sake Official Launch Party

Pink Ribbon Reiwashu Sparkling Sake Official Launch Party

Celebrating the new era with a mission

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Travel

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
Lotte Arai Resort: Ski in Niigata Prefecture

Lotte Arai Resort: Ski in Niigata Prefecture

The crown jewel of Niigata
A Guide to the Magic of Matsue

A Guide to the Magic of Matsue

Japan’s city of water 
Revitalizing Fukushima

Revitalizing Fukushima

How a local taxi firm and a fruit farm are reviving Fukushima’s economy
Tokyo Train Guide: Setagaya Tram Line

Tokyo Train Guide: Setagaya Tram Line

A little break from the capital rush

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Dining

DUMBO Doughnuts and Coffee

DUMBO Doughnuts and Coffee

Taste the biggest donuts in Tokyo

I’m Donut Tokyo

I’m Donut Tokyo

Savor Tokyo’s treasure, classic custard donut
Gallery 11

Gallery 11

A glimpse into Shibuya’s artistic and culinary past, present and future
Hocus Pocus Doughnuts

Hocus Pocus Doughnuts

Nagatacho’s most stylish treats
Restaurant Casita

Restaurant Casita

An open space matches an open Welcome
Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo

A Slice of Manhattan in the Heart of Tokyo
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Literature

Drawing Travels

Drawing Travels

Christine Mari Inzer illustrates her Japan experience
The Love Behind Anime

The Love Behind Anime

Patrick Galbraith’s The Moé Manifesto
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