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Grits and Sushi

Mitzi Uehara Carter muses on being black and Okinawan
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Cinematic Underground: September 6, 2015

Neil Young’s directorial debut, a Cannes Grand Prix winner, and more…
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One-on-One: Andy Señor, Jr., Rent (Full Interview)

The 20-year veteran of Rent talks about the new Japanese production
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Meet Nisennenmondai

Japan’s hippest instrumental rock exports go electronic
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Tokyo: The Wonder Years

Tokyo: The Wonder Years

For one family blogger, childrearing in Japan is a portal to the past

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Navigating Childcare in the City

A glossary and guide for finding the best in Japanese daycare
August Community News & Events

August Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
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Cha-coo-la

Cha-coo-la

It’s easy being green at this organic café
Otofu Bijin

Otofu Bijin

Celebrate tofu in all its glory in Yoyogi
Tamai

Tamai

Munch on sea eel straight from Tokyo Bay at this classic Nihombashi eatery
Serendip

Serendip

Go slow at this well-hidden jewel in Shibuya
Shilingol

Shilingol

Feast on Mongolian lamb—and culture—at this Sengoku eatery
Sano

Sano

Enjoy exquisite washoku in the heart of Ginza
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