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Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

Hay Fever in Japan: Mother Nature’s Revenge

How a postwar decision brought upon the hay fever epidemic
Aesthetic Coffee Shops for Every Area in Tokyo

Aesthetic Coffee Shops for Every Area in Tokyo

Editor’s picks for coffee shops in all 23 of Tokyo’s Wards

English-Speaking Moving Services in Tokyo

English-Speaking Moving Services in Tokyo

Make relocating stress-free with these moving services in Tokyo
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
A Complete Guide to Yoshoku Dining in Tokyo

A Complete Guide to Yoshoku Dining in Tokyo

From omurice to tonkastu and everything in between

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A Tale of Edo Japan Timekeeping and Navigation

A Tale of Edo Japan Timekeeping and Navigation

Cat’s eyes, samurai hours, and the rise of the wadokei
LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: yesnos

LOVEHO SELECTS Featured Artist: yesnos

Featured artist of February 2025
Review of “Too Big To Care: Adopt Sustainable Business Practices or Embrace Defeat” by Glen S. Wood

Review of “Too Big To Care: Adopt Sustainable Business Practices or Embrace Defeat” by Glen S. Wood

Can big business be kinder to society?
The Art of Japanese Plating

The Art of Japanese Plating

A highly codified process that makes food look as good as it tastes
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Living

The Fukushima Diamond Route

The Fukushima Diamond Route

A cut above the rest
AMRITARA Cosmetics Crafts Organic Skincare with Japanese Botanicals

AMRITARA Cosmetics Crafts Organic Skincare with Japanese Botanicals

Founder Sayuri Katsuta on building skincare guided by nature and science
Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2026

Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2026

The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo
Inside Tokyo’s Live Sumo Show and Kaiseki Dinner at HIRAKUZA GINZA

Inside Tokyo’s Live Sumo Show and Kaiseki Dinner at HIRAKUZA GINZA

An up-close introduction to sumo, ritual and seasonal dining in Ginza
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Community

Hanko: the ultimate souvenir from Japan

Hanko: the ultimate souvenir from Japan

Make your mark with these ancestral personal seals
May Community News & Events

May Community News & Events

Welcome to the new Metropolis Community Pages. Each month I…
Jenson Button — Super GT Challenger

Jenson Button — Super GT Challenger

Britain’s 2009 Formula 1 world champion jumps into Japan’s premier racing series
Ronnie Quintarelli: Super GT Champion of Champions

Ronnie Quintarelli: Super GT Champion of Champions

The Nissan NISMO team’s driver talks about his journey to the top
The Plight of Gamba

The Plight of Gamba

The once top team has had a less than fruitful season with the club hitting rock-bottom of the J.League
April Community Update

April Community Update

Best Living Japan’s monthly event listing
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Travel

MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS: ORIGAMI

MOSHI MOSHI ROOMS: ORIGAMI

Harajuku pop culture and Japanese tradition
Carnivals, Cuisine and Leisure

Carnivals, Cuisine and Leisure

Experience Macao this holiday season
illi Shimokitazawa

illi Shimokitazawa

Premium ‘sleepovers’ in the trendy neighborhood
Strolling in Shuzenji

Strolling in Shuzenji

Fall weekend getaway
Iwakura Onsen

Iwakura Onsen

A healing break on the peaceful outskirts of Tokyo
Skye Niseko in the “Aspen of Asia”

Skye Niseko in the “Aspen of Asia”

The perfect fusion of alpine and architecture

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Dining

What’s Happening in Tokyo this Autumn?

What’s Happening in Tokyo this Autumn?

From food festivals to pop up cafes

Good Town Doughnuts

Good Town Doughnuts

The must-try doughnut in all of Tokyo

Based in Japan: Niki Micklem

Based in Japan: Niki Micklem

Hunting for the best spots to eat in the capital

Sushi Ginza Onodera Introduces Frozen Sushi

Sushi Ginza Onodera Introduces Frozen Sushi

Enjoying Michelin-star sushi at home
Park Hyatt Tokyo Christmas Cakes

Park Hyatt Tokyo Christmas Cakes

Bringing a French Christmas to Tokyo

The 75th Christian Drouin Calvados Dinner Japan

The 75th Christian Drouin Calvados Dinner Japan

Celebrating the sweet flavored cider spirit
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