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Hilton’s Ultimate Guide to Okinawa

Hilton’s Ultimate Guide to Okinawa

Seven unique stays. One unforgettable island. Explore Okinawa’s rich culture, stunning nature and coastal charm with Hilton as your guide.
Japanese Color Theory: How Japan Sees Color Differently

Japanese Color Theory: How Japan Sees Color Differently

What a thousand years of Japanese color tradition can teach us about the way we see
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
The Best Chinese Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo

The Best Chinese Hot Pot Restaurants in Tokyo

Haidilao is not the only choice
Eight Japan-Based Influencers to Have on Your Radar

Eight Japan-Based Influencers to Have on Your Radar

From food creators and fashion figures to cultural voices shaping life in Japan today
Why CDs Are Still Big in Japan

Why CDs Are Still Big in Japan

On the country’s love for the plastic disc

Horoscope Your Weekly Horoscope March 13 – 20

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See what the stars have in store for you this week. World-renowned astrologer Cathryn Moe discusses love, money, luck and all else in this weekly series.

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Culture

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

What Niseko Says About the Future of Travel in Japan

A weekend in Hirafu’s luxury bubble, staying at Niseko Kyo and dining at Masonry
Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafés Featured in Anime

Tokyo Cafes to visit in real life that your favorite characters dined at
International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

International Artists Coming to Japan in 2026

Major global acts to add to your calendar in Japan

MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

MOMAT Spring Festival 2026

Celebrating spring at the National Museum of Modern Art Tokyo
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Living

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ryogoku

Tokyo Neighborhood Guide: Ryogoku

Our favorite things to do and places to eat in Tokyo’s official sumo town

Hilton’s Ultimate Guide to Okinawa

Hilton’s Ultimate Guide to Okinawa

Seven unique stays. One unforgettable island. 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
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Community

Metropolis Autumn Issue 2025

Metropolis Autumn Issue 2025

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary Pavilion: A Calming Forest in the Middle of Expo 2025

Hungary’s pavilion stood out with folk music, food and craft at Expo 2025
The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation

The UK Pavilion Expo 2025: From Inventions to Innovation

Narrative-led experience, British inventions and a mascot named PIX
Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025

Inside the Nordic Pavilion at Expo 2025

Iceland, Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway
The Soul Lounge Beach Party & BBQ

The Soul Lounge Beach Party & BBQ

Cold Drinks, BBQ and Live Performances
Metropolis Summer Issue 2025

Metropolis Summer Issue 2025

See what’s inside and where to pick up a copy

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Travel

Mikuni Minato: A Peaceful Port Town Away from the Crowds

Mikuni Minato: A Peaceful Port Town Away from the Crowds

Blow off steam like a wealthy Edo merchant
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa

Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, Okinawa

Unwind in Sesoko Island’s only luxury resort
Conrad Tokyo: Where Omotenashi Guides Every Detail

Conrad Tokyo: Where Omotenashi Guides Every Detail

How General Manager Neil McInnes and his team shape thoughtful hospitality through detail, design and anticipation
Christmas in Okinawa

Christmas in Okinawa

A festive escape to the sea in sunny Okinawa

Kyoto’s Hidden Palaces

Kyoto’s Hidden Palaces

Escape the tourist mobs at former imperial villas
Travel Guide to the Charm of Tomonoura

Travel Guide to the Charm of Tomonoura

Life in the Seto Inland Sea town of Tomo-no-Ura

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Dining

The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo 

The Sourdough Enthusiast’s Guide to Tokyo 

Hunting for the crunchiest, nuttiest loaf in the capital
Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced

Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced

Award winners and local favorites
Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

Best Brunch Spots You Can’t Miss in Tokyo

Trust us, Tokyo’s brunch game is stronger than you might think

Celebrating Hanami with Seasonal Brunch

Celebrating Hanami with Seasonal Brunch

The Towers restaurant serves up a different approach to seasonality
Vegan Bento Hanami Essentials

Vegan Bento Hanami Essentials

Vegan bento options for a hanami picnic
Best Rooftop Bars in Tokyo – 2026 Ultimate Guide

Best Rooftop Bars in Tokyo – 2026 Ultimate Guide

Kick back and take in Tokyo’s galactic skyline
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Literature

Japanese Creation Myths Born from Water

Japanese Creation Myths Born from Water

Japan’s oldest stories are told in water
Water Spirits in Japanese Folklore

Water Spirits in Japanese Folklore

From the cheeky to the horrific
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
Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie

Book Review: The Summer House by Masashi Matsuie

A quietly compelling meditation on architecture and desire
Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

Book Review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata

A chillingly plausible future
Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi

Book Review: The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi

Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen…
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