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Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

How a postwar decision brought upon the hay fever epidemic
Aesthetic Coffee Shops for Every Area in Tokyo

Aesthetic Coffee Shops for Every Area in Tokyo

Editor’s picks for coffee shops in all 23 of Tokyo’s Wards

English-Speaking Moving Services in Tokyo

English-Speaking Moving Services in Tokyo

Make relocating stress-free with these moving services in Tokyo
The Origins of Japanese Curry 

The Origins of Japanese Curry 

The surprising international history of one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods
Is Tap Water in Japan Safe to Drink?

Is Tap Water in Japan Safe to Drink?

All you need to know about tap water safety and hydration in Japan
Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?

Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?

Short answer, no, but most people have dual citizenship
The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

The Top 10 Japanese Movies Of All Time 

How would you rank your favorite Japanese cinema?

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Culture

Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi

Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi

Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen…
Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)

Book Review: The Place of Shells by Mai Ishizawa (translated by Polly Barton)

A quietly devastating and masterfully surreal debut
Kiyoshi Awazu and the Reinvention of Contemporary Japanese Aesthetics

Kiyoshi Awazu and the Reinvention of Contemporary Japanese Aesthetics

An emblematic figure of Japanese graphic design
Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025

Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025

A grunge, romantic twist on spring
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Living

Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?

Does Japan Allow Dual Citizenship?

Short answer, no, but most people have dual citizenship
Teshima: Not Just Another Island

Teshima: Not Just Another Island

From overgrowth to island icon, a restored 1943 residence becomes a beacon for community revival
The Fukushima Diamond Route

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest
AMRITARA Cosmetics Crafts Organic Skincare with Japanese Botanicals

AMRITARA Cosmetics Crafts Organic Skincare with Japanese Botanicals

Founder Sayuri Katsuta on building skincare guided by nature and science
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Community

TEDxYouth@Tokyo

TEDxYouth@Tokyo

The teenagers behind the world class event
November Community News & Events

November Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Peace Boat and Greenpeace Still Campaigning for Fukushima

Peace Boat and Greenpeace Still Campaigning for Fukushima

Metropolis interviews NGO leaders at the forefront of the recovery effort
October Community Events

October Community Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
September COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

September COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Japan’s Aussie Rules Football League

Japan’s Aussie Rules Football League

A competitive but friendly community for sports fans and players alike
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Travel

Nikko

Nikko

Nature & culture untouched by time

Okinawa’s Ocean Playground

Okinawa’s Ocean Playground

Infinite possibilities in a breathtaking location

The Treasure Islands of Tokyo

The Treasure Islands of Tokyo

Experience Tropical Life, Without Leaving Tokyo
“Cobra Kai” and the American Gaze on Okinawa

“Cobra Kai” and the American Gaze on Okinawa

How the Karate Kid franchise perpetuates and problematizes an American fantasy
The Newly Opened Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo

The Newly Opened Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Azabu Tokyo

Redefining the standards for short city-stays and serviced apartments

Tachikawa: A City Away From the City

Tachikawa: A City Away From the City

Tokyo’s perfect intersection of the urban and the natural world
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Dining

EXTASIA at R3 Club Lounge

EXTASIA at R3 Club Lounge

The latest concept from the team at R3 Club Lounge
TORIMESHI TORITOH BUN

TORIMESHI TORITOH BUN

Serving oyakudon since 1907 
Miso Mebore

Miso Mebore

Taste every prefecture’s miso in one place
Komakata Dozeu

Komakata Dozeu

Pond loaches and a taste of Edo history 
Sakura Nabe Nakae

Sakura Nabe Nakae

Tokyo’s only spot for horse meat sukiyaki
The Pizza Bar on 38th

The Pizza Bar on 38th

A Nihombashi pizza institution
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Japanese Movies

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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