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How to Make an Autumn Ikebana

How to Make an Autumn Ikebana

Beginner tips for nageirebana
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
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Living

Does It Feel Weird To Be Naked in an Onsen?

Does It Feel Weird To Be Naked in an Onsen?

What the Japanese bathhouse can teach us about body image
The Metropolis Agony Aunts

The Metropolis Agony Aunts

Being Foreign in Tokyo: Our totally unqualified opinions to guide you through it.
Japan Drugstore Guide: Fluoride Toothpaste, Mouthwash and Dental Floss

Japan Drugstore Guide: Fluoride Toothpaste, Mouthwash and Dental Floss

Effective oral care products for enamel repair and cavity prevention
Beaches, Surf Spots and Pools Near Tokyo

Beaches, Surf Spots and Pools Near Tokyo

Editor’s pick of the best summer escapes around Tokyo
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Small Town Sumo

Small Town Sumo

Japan’s athletic traditions survive beyond the spotlight
September Community News & Events

September Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
2019 Rugby World Cup Shinjuku Megastore

2019 Rugby World Cup Shinjuku Megastore

Gear up and get set for a first for both Japan and the sporting world
Enaam Ahmed

Enaam Ahmed

The race ace back to winning ways in Japan
Miki Koyama

Miki Koyama

The Japanese driver taking on the W Series challenge
Education Special

Education Special

A one-stop-shop for Japanese language schools, international schools and exam prep schools
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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

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s Stylish Rooftop Beer Hall Summer 2024

Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo’s Stylish Rooftop Beer Hall Summer 2024

Experience New York vibes under Tokyo skies

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.
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Literature

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
Book Review: A Girl’s Guide to the Islands

Book Review: A Girl’s Guide to the Islands

Not Your Typical Travelogue
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
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