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Immersive Art Project YASKA: Mythic Immersion

Immersive Art Project YASKA: Mythic Immersion

Oct 24, 2026 at 5:00pm ~ Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00pm

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Autumn 2026

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

Kagura: Theater from Heaven Joins the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Kagura: Theater from Heaven Joins the UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Kagura, a variant of Shinto theater, may not be as well known to foreigners as kabuki and noh
Tokyo Comic Con 2025

Tokyo Comic Con 2025

The world’s fandoms converge
How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

How to Lose Weight the Japanese Way

Wa – the art of balance by Kaki Okamura
How to Make an Autumn Ikebana

How to Make an Autumn Ikebana

Beginner tips for nageirebana
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Living

A Guide to Purple Shampoo and Toner in Japan

A Guide to Purple Shampoo and Toner in Japan

How to keep blonde hair cool-toned in Japan
The Best Skateparks in Tokyo

The Best Skateparks in Tokyo

A skater’s guide to the best skateparks across Tokyo
Based in Japan: Luke Bridgford on Starting His Camping Car Venture

Based in Japan: Luke Bridgford on Starting His Camping Car Venture

Finding freedom on four wheels
Your Guide to Surviving Rainy Season in Japan

Your Guide to Surviving Rainy Season in Japan

Your complete guide to navigating the infamous tsuyu with confidence.
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Community

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
August Community News & Events

August Community News & Events

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

Kimiko Date

Celebrated former tennis player talks trials, triumphs and Wimbledon

July Community News & Events

July Community News & Events

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

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

Cherry Blossom Lovin’ at Showa no Mori

Cherry Blossom Lovin’ at Showa no Mori

Enjoy Cherry Blossoms at one of Chiba’s Largest Parks
Meet the Serpents of Iwami Kagura

Meet the Serpents of Iwami Kagura

Stepping into Japanese mythology in Iwami, Shimane Prefecture

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Dining

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
Rossi at Aoyama Grand Hotel

Rossi at Aoyama Grand Hotel

Tokyo’s new authentic Italian trattoria
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Literature

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
The Love Behind Anime

The Love Behind Anime

Patrick Galbraith’s The Moé Manifesto
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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