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Where to Buy Good Deodorant in Japan

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Exploring Japanese Traditional Incense and the Art of Kodo

Yoshimi Higuchi and the spirit of incense
Things To Do in February 2026

Things To Do in February 2026

Your guide to enjoying Tokyo’s coldest month
Guide to Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Tokyo

Guide to Celebrating Valentine’s Day in Tokyo

Everything you need to know about celebrating loved ones the Japanese way
Tokyo Marathon 2026: What Runners Should Know About Staying in Central Tokyo

Tokyo Marathon 2026: What Runners Should Know About Staying in Central Tokyo

Smart logistics, smoother race week, faster recovery
English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo

English‑Speaking Architects in Tokyo

Your guide to Tokyo-based architects who speak your language and understand your vision
What Is Japanese Tradition? — Editor’s Letter

What Is Japanese Tradition? — Editor’s Letter

Should Japan stay “traditional”?

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Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025

Tokyo Trends: Spring 2025

A grunge, romantic twist on spring
Healing Japanese Fiction Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug

Healing Japanese Fiction Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug

Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai: What You Need to Know

Your gateway to exploring Japan’s hidden gems
Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This Winter 

Japanese Music Scene: Artists To Watch This Winter 

Your monthly dose of new music from Japan
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Living

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
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
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Ernest Higa Interview

Ernest Higa Interview

A respected Tokyo businessman on the future of Japan
Tokyo’s Essential Firework Festivals

Tokyo’s Essential Firework Festivals

Enjoy the traditional summertime celebration of hanabi close to the city
I Have the Right To

I Have the Right To

Sacred Heart alum and St. Paul’s School sexual assault survivor brings her story home
July Community News & Events

July Community News & Events

Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike

Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike

A conversation about the future of the city
June Community News & Events

June Community News & Events

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

Kyoto to Obama

Kyoto to Obama

Cafe hopping on the Saba Kaido
Gourmet Ibaraki: Fermented and Fresh Delights

Gourmet Ibaraki: Fermented and Fresh Delights

An hour from Tokyo, Japan’s flavors flourish
Park Hyatt Kyoto

Park Hyatt Kyoto

Finding serenity at Kyoto’s newest luxury guesthouse

Awakening Atami

Awakening Atami

The hot spring town with memories of an era gone, but not lost
Discover Odawara

Discover Odawara

The city that made an era
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APARTMENT HOTEL MIMARU

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Dining

Shingo Gokan

Shingo Gokan

Shaking up Tokyo’s bar scene with the man behind the city’s best cocktail bars
Gem by moto

Gem by moto

A curios fusion of world-class sake with imaginative tapas
Have a Swig

Have a Swig

A taste of high-class, barrier-free community cocktail culture
Pizza in Tokyo’s Kichijoji at Garage 50

Pizza in Tokyo’s Kichijoji at Garage 50

Romantic pizza in the park 
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Kanna

The frosty summit of photo-friendly kakigori

LITTLE BEAR MEISTER

LITTLE BEAR MEISTER

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