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GINZA SIX Bon Odori Festival

GINZA SIX Bon Odori Festival

Aug 01, 2026 at 3:30pm ~ Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00pm

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Summer 2026

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Culture

Pop Art Meets Architecture in the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection

Pop Art Meets Architecture in the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection

A pop culture icon on the slopes of Mount Yatsugatake
Tokyo Streets Photography Exhibition Honors the Everyday

Tokyo Streets Photography Exhibition Honors the Everyday

Finding the beauty in every corner of Tokyo, from gritty alleyways to sunlit parks.
11 Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read

11 Influential Japanese LGBTQ+ Novels to Read

Love, identity, and the untold tales of Japan’s queer community
Best 80s Japanese Anime Movies You’ll Adore

Best 80s Japanese Anime Movies You’ll Adore

Rev up those space rockets—we’re going way beyond Akira or Ghibli
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Living

Hilton’s Ultimate Island-Hopping Guide to Okinawa

Hilton’s Ultimate Island-Hopping Guide to Okinawa

Seven unique stays. One unforgettable island chain. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.
Things to Do in Tokyo in April 2026

Things to Do in Tokyo in April 2026

Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo events in April
Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland

Dog Day Care in Tokyo: Wanchanland

A home-away-from-home for your pet, with an English-speaking team
Space-Saving Furniture in Japan: Optimizing Your Living Space

Space-Saving Furniture in Japan: Optimizing Your Living Space

Eight products to make the most of your small Tokyo apartment

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Community

The Hive Jinnan

The Hive Jinnan

Work and play come together at The Hive Jinnan
Ryozan Park

Ryozan Park

Bringing the sense of community to communities
December Community News & Events

December Community News & Events

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

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
Hakuba Happo-one

Hakuba Happo-one

Experience the heart of winter sports in Japan
Workation in Okinawa

Workation in Okinawa

From infinity pools to coworking cafes

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Dining

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
CLUB THE PEPPER 

CLUB THE PEPPER 

Shibuya’s Futuristic Space Cafe
Yoshinoya

Yoshinoya

The history of the gyudon titan 
Patisserie & Cafe Delimo Azabudai Hills

Patisserie & Cafe Delimo Azabudai Hills

The East India company and Japan’s artisanal harmony
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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