Book Review: Strange Pictures by Uketsu
a clever and unsettling puzzle disguised as a novel
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How to Stay Cool This Summer in Japan
Summers in Japan are not for the faint of heart
Japan Drugstore Guide: The Best Purple Shampoo & Color-Care Products for Blonde, Ash, and Bleached Hair
Guide to the best and most affordable options
Book Review: Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matsumoto
a quiet meditation on creativity, relevance and persistence
Mi Kasa Es Su Kasa? The Unspoken Rules of Umbrellas in Japan
From unspoken etiquette to environmental headaches—what’s really going on with umbrellas in Japan?
What It’s Really Like to Work as a Hostess in Tokyo’s Kabukicho
Life behind the neon
Meso: French-Japanese Fusion in Shimokitazawa
An innovative, French fusion bistro that is bound to keep you wanting more
Events
Living
Your Guide to Surviving Rainy Season in Japan
Your complete guide to navigating the infamous tsuyu with confidence.
Where is Downtown Tokyo? Finding the Real Center of the City
Let’s explore the six wards that each lay claim to being Tokyo’s true city center
The 9 Best Japanese Whiskies for Gifting
Japanese whisky for beginners
Uber Just Added “Professional Drifting” to Its App in Tokyo
Tokyo Drift IRL
Community
Ryozan Park
Bringing the sense of community to communities
December Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
TEDxYouth@Tokyo
The teenagers behind the world class event
November Community News & Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Peace Boat and Greenpeace Still Campaigning for Fukushima
Metropolis interviews NGO leaders at the forefront of the recovery effort
October Community Events
Our monthly guide to what’s happening in the international community
Travel
KADOYA HOTEL
Modern technology meets retro Japan
Andon Ryokan
Your home away from home
Dive into Okinawa
From deep retreats to eco tourism
Nikko
Nature & culture untouched by time
Okinawa’s Ocean Playground
Infinite possibilities in a breathtaking location
The Treasure Islands of Tokyo
Experience Tropical Life, Without Leaving Tokyo
Dining
Oyster Shack Shimbashi
Freshly harvested seasonal oysters, grilled right at your dining table
Kakan Tomigaya
Enchanting Sichuan spices in the heart of Tomigaya
DUMBO Doughnuts and Coffee
Taste the biggest donuts in Tokyo
I’m Donut Tokyo
Savor Tokyo’s treasure, classic custard donut
Gallery 11
A glimpse into Shibuya’s artistic and culinary past, present and future
Hocus Pocus Doughnuts
Nagatacho’s most stylish treats
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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas
