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Insignificant Ants Exhibition – THE KNOT TOKYO, Shinjuku

Insignificant Ants Exhibition – THE KNOT TOKYO, Shinjuku

Nov 10, 2026 at 8:00pm ~ Dec 20, 2026 at 5:00pm

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Autumn 2026

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Culture

Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Do Japanese People Understand Sarcasm?

Can humor cross cultural boundaries?
How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide

How to Body&SOUL: A Festival Guide

Your Timeless Companion to One of Japan’s Most Iconic Musical Celebrations
Discover Top Fashion Brands in Tokyo: From Streetwear to Whimsical Styles

Discover Top Fashion Brands in Tokyo: From Streetwear to Whimsical Styles

Explore the best local brands shaping Tokyo’s fashion scene
IKO Art Discoveries Launches with MASAMI: A New Chapter in Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Tokyo

IKO Art Discoveries Launches with MASAMI: A New Chapter in Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Tokyo

An immersive new exhibition invites Tokyo-ites to explore art, nature and connection through the eyes of Japanese artist MASAMI
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Living

Executive Fight Night 2026

Executive Fight Night 2026

Tokyo’s executives duel for charity
Why So Many Japanese Married Couples Sleep in Separate Beds

Why So Many Japanese Married Couples Sleep in Separate Beds

Exploring sleep culture, relationship dynamics and how space shapes intimacy in Japan
What’s It Like To Have A Japanese Spitz?

What’s It Like To Have A Japanese Spitz?

Japan’s native comedian
Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen

Japan Drugstore Guide: Best Japanese Sunscreen

 From sunscreen to aftercare, here are the best products for summer in Japan 
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Community

Bill Hersey

Bill Hersey

Bill Hersey, Tokyo socialite, passes away at 87
March Community News

March Community News

Flea markets, festivals, Ikebana and more in March’s community happenings by Best Living Japan.

Can Tokyo Teams Succeed This Season?

Can Tokyo Teams Succeed This Season?

J.League Soccer Preview
Watch the Winter Olympics in Tokyo

Watch the Winter Olympics in Tokyo

Get into the Olympic spirit at “Tokyo 2020 Live-Site in 2018”, with live broadcasts, stage performances and even chances to try out some Olympic sports.
New Year, New Mind

New Year, New Mind

The rejuvenating power of zazen and yoga
Pancrase Pulls No Punches

Pancrase Pulls No Punches

MMA rises through the ranks

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Travel

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

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza-Gochome

Mitsui Garden Hotel Ginza-Gochome

A fusion of Japan’s rich history of performance and modernity meet at this new Ginza location

Bare Rocks and Clear Waters

Bare Rocks and Clear Waters

Nature’s beauty and bounty grace Nobeoka in Miyazaki
mesm Tokyo

mesm Tokyo

Autograph Collection announces new luxury hotel
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Dining

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 
Kanna

Kanna

The frosty summit of photo-friendly kakigori

LITTLE BEAR MEISTER

LITTLE BEAR MEISTER

Can you find the most elusive bears in Tokyo?
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

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Western Movies in Japanese Cinemas

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