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Theatre Nohgaku Premieres English Noh Play “Bae Bong-gi”

Theatre Nohgaku Premieres English Noh Play “Bae Bong-gi”

Oct 03, 2026 at 1:00pm ~ Oct 03, 2026 at 7:00pm

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Why Wooden Architecture Is Making a Comeback in Japan

Why Wooden Architecture Is Making a Comeback in Japan

The “woodification” of Japanese skyscrapers is a testament to innovation and offers hope for a greener construction industry

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
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Living

Things To Do in Tokyo in May 2026

Things To Do in Tokyo in May 2026

Editors’ top picks for your calendar

Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo

Are Trains in Tokyo Safe for Women? A List of Women-Only Cars in Tokyo

How to ride public transport safely and report an incident

Guide to International Schools in Japan

Guide to International Schools in Japan

How to choose the right school for your child
Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ebisu

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ebisu

Tokyo’s effortlessly cool quarter
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Community

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
Foreign Businesses on Social Media

Foreign Businesses on Social Media

Is Japan the right place to be?

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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

DUMBO Doughnuts and Coffee

DUMBO Doughnuts and Coffee

Taste the biggest donuts in Tokyo

I’m Donut Tokyo

I’m Donut Tokyo

Savor Tokyo’s treasure, classic custard donut
Gallery 11

Gallery 11

A glimpse into Shibuya’s artistic and culinary past, present and future
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
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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